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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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My car won't start....

So I've never had a problem starting the car before. Yesterday, I went to leave and bam...

All the lights work. When I first tryed to turn the car on, it started to turn over (maybe a second), and then all it did was make a click noise. I tryed a few more times...and nothing but a click sound. Would this most likely be the starter?

I would assume it would be covered under warranty...but I have no way of getting my car to a dealership. Any suggestions??
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Maybe something wrong with your charging system, or just a dead battery. Are your lights bright?

Might try having someone give you a jump.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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How old is the battery? Sometimes, even if the lights are still running, the battery could be low. Also check the battery terminals, if you had any work done to the car, it's possible that it was disconnected and reconnected but wasn't tightened.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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For the second time Ryan thinks he blew his engine and its just a dead battery.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 98intrigue
So I've never had a problem starting the car before. Yesterday, I went to leave and bam...

All the lights work. When I first tryed to turn the car on, it started to turn over (maybe a second), and then all it did was make a click noise. I tryed a few more times...and nothing but a click sound. Would this most likely be the starter?

I would assume it would be covered under warranty...but I have no way of getting my car to a dealership. Any suggestions??
yup.....i think it's ur starter Ryan, try to push start it. if it starts you then know what it is!!

Winston.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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may just be a dead battery, if yours is still original. Put a volt meter on the battery or take it out to get it tested. You can swap out the battery yourself fairly easily.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Possibly dead battery but check your starter and altenator.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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i told him yesterday to check his starter he didnt believe me

Order of most likely:
1. Battery
2. Starter
3. Alternator
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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For the second time Ryan thinks he blew his engine and its just a dead battery.
It's my turbo timer...it blew my engine!
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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dude, $10 says it's the battery...happened to me a couple times. Get a jump and see what happens.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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It's my turbo timer...it blew my engine!
Bummer Maybe this time you'll get the CJM Fuel system too...
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Ryan,

sounds like the battery.

On these cars, if the voltage is too low, it won't even try to turn over..It just clicks!
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Shot in the dark, but if everything else checks out consider the starter relay.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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I say you blew a hole in your block bc your battery died.
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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better swap your engine with mine...



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