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  1. dmvDANYO
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    Car Won't Start.

    06-25-2011 01:04 PM #1
    My car won't start. If anyone has time to try to fix this issue tomorrow it would be greatly appreciated. When I try to start it no clicking or anything. Everytime I want to drive I have to jump start the car, and it would run until I shut off the engine. I already replaced my battery and alternator. All my dash lights turn on. I tested to voltage on my battery and its reading 11-11.5. I have no idea what the problem is. Somebody please help
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    06-25-2011 01:25 PM #2
    im guessing its the 20th you have posted? take out the battery and the battery tray. there are grounds under the tray that slightly rust. disconnect them, clean them, and try again. those are the main grounds for the whole system and are a pretty common issue. especially since you have replaced other parts already.
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    06-25-2011 01:48 PM #3
    did you get it running ?
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    06-25-2011 02:00 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by spitfire481 View Post
    im guessing its the 20th you have posted? take out the battery and the battery tray. there are grounds under the tray that slightly rust. disconnect them, clean them, and try again. those are the main grounds for the whole system and are a pretty common issue. especially since you have replaced other parts already.
    Will try that right now, thanks.

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    did you get it running ?
    not yet, ill be going to the show with a jump box or something haha.
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    06-25-2011 03:06 PM #5
    Well look what I found.
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    06-25-2011 07:56 PM #6
    bring jumpers just in case too . I am sure one of us there can help fix it though . Leave a sign on it that is need of help that way we know the car
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    06-25-2011 08:40 PM #7
    If those grounds fix it you owe me a beer
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    06-25-2011 08:59 PM #8
    Well I cut it and taped it up with electrical tape. Had my buddy jump start it and let it charge for a couple of minutes and it started up right away. Guess ill find out in the morning! See you guys tomorrow thanks for the help all.
    Quote Originally Posted by spitfire481 View Post
    If those grounds fix it you owe me a beer
    most def. look for the JB 20th with RCs
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    06-26-2011 10:58 PM #9
    Well I guess that wasn't the problem. every time my group stopped, we had to jump start my car(few times it didn't even turn over) /push start it. Guess I'm just going to look at ALL my grounds this week. Thanks guys, great show.
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    06-28-2011 07:35 PM #10
    Epic fail, but it was fun cruising together and what's not a real cruise without no problems but hit me up if you need help working on the car.
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