engine wont crank,need advice today if possible =)
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ignition fuses are good, accessory lights come on in accessory position.
When i put the key in and turn it, it makes no sound, no click, no sound like its trying to turn over. Battery is new. Tried three diff people jump start me, and got nothing, battery volt meter is at 14 in on position. This morning starting it sounded like it was having a hard time turning over, also again after i left the gym, but worse. Then parked at a store and tried to start it and got nothing
Could it be the key? ignition, or starter? How to check which is at fault.
Checked my key and its 9.33 and the other is 9.37 with a voltmeter
When i put the key in and turn it, it makes no sound, no click, no sound like its trying to turn over. Battery is new. Tried three diff people jump start me, and got nothing, battery volt meter is at 14 in on position. This morning starting it sounded like it was having a hard time turning over, also again after i left the gym, but worse. Then parked at a store and tried to start it and got nothing
Could it be the key? ignition, or starter? How to check which is at fault.
Checked my key and its 9.33 and the other is 9.37 with a voltmeter
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well do thanks, battery is less than a year old as well. Any tips on if this does not help
where i put the key into turn the car on [forge twhat its called] is also sorta old and worn could that have anything to do with it?
where i put the key into turn the car on [forge twhat its called] is also sorta old and worn could that have anything to do with it?
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where would i find the park neutral position switch, and would that have anything to do with it.
Easiest way to test the starter? Read something about using a voltmeter on the starter?
Easiest way to test the starter? Read something about using a voltmeter on the starter?
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Use a DVOM and check the voltage between a block ground and the positive post on the starter. If no voltage, it'* the cables, if 12v then it could be the starter.
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So we took the starter/solenid out and had it tested at auto zone and it checked out, just incase it sometimes get stuck we bought a new one and am currently puting that in.
If this new starter doesnt do the trick whats next?
If this new starter doesnt do the trick whats next?