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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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car will start then wont

one day my car will start, with a boost then the next day it wont start at all,i will get 5,6,7 starts in a row then nothing any solutions?
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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Need more info. on how the starting system is working. Such as when it dose not start is the engine cranking over.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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[QUOTE=Edwardgp;5244634]Need more info. on how the starting system is working. Such as when it dose not start is the engine cranking over.[/QUote
yes the engine cranks but there is not ignition, like i said one day it will start AFTER a boost, and keep starting that day, but overnight loses its charge,
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Re: car will start then wont

If battery dies overnight that means your alternator/battery bad or your ground cable is not connected/broken
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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thank you
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Re: car will start then wont

Make sure your battery cables are clean and tight, also.
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