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engine wont turn over but seems like it wants to start

Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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engine wont turn over but seems like it wants to start

my 1990 camaro sounds like it wants to start but never rolls over and when i try to turn it on the head lights go out and dash lights go on and off.could it be the battery?
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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Re: engine wont turn over but seems like it wants to start

yea...if you are losing power when turning...then its probably the battery...try jumping it before you buy a new one
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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Re: engine wont turn over but seems like it wants to start

Internally corroded battery cables (positive cable most likely) can also cause this as well as loose connections.
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