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Old Apr 7, 2001 | 12:55 PM
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Car is having trouble starting, HELP!

I can't quite figure out what is wrong with my car right now.. I'm leaning towards the starter..

When I put the key in and turn it, it makes a click and the accessories go on but the car doesn't even turn over.. Sometimes i have to try 8 or nine times to get the engine to turn over.. It doesn't crank the engine, it just makes a "click" noise and then nothing....

What does this sound like to you guys? Battery?

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Old Apr 7, 2001 | 12:59 PM
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yeah i think my first guess might be starter too, followed closely by battery. why don't you check them or have someone check them for you.

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Old Apr 7, 2001 | 02:05 PM
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Well, I thought I had a starter prob too. Battery tested fine at 12 volts...even tested each cell individually...no probs. A friend of mine asked, do you know how old the battery is? I didn't, he said to repace it, if it didn't work, take the battery back. I trust this guy, and so I did, car fired right up.
Just my experience.

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