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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by speedracer999, Apr 24, 2007.

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  1. speedracer999

    speedracer999 Rookie

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    Brad Hong
    #1 speedracer999, Apr 24, 2007
    Any simple things I can check before towing it to a shop? symptoms that led up to the problem: 1) once i turn the ignition key, the car would hesitate before the starter energized (anywhere from 1/2 - 2 seconds), could not unlock my doors a couple of times with the remote, random problem lights would come on for a split second(f1 tran light, suspension light). Now the car won't crank at all. all other electrical things seem to work but the car just won't crank. I had the battery checked and it is good with a full charge. Could it be a bad starter? is there a simple way to check? I thought about jumping the car.

    Thank in advance
     
  2. Square

    Square Rookie

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    Fred Garrett
    #2 Square, Apr 24, 2007
    Could be the starter. I would look at the battery cables for corrosion before I took it to a shop.
     
  3. Mark 308 gt4

    Mark 308 gt4 Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2006
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    Mark Taviner
    #3 Mark 308 gt4, Apr 24, 2007
    Could be a bad earth from the battery to the body, have a check don't just look at them but grab the thick cables from the battery and give them a wiggle just to see if they are tight.

    Good luck
    Mark
     
  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #4 f355spider, Apr 24, 2007
    Check and clean the battery cable connections, both at the battery, and I believe there is a cable junction somewhere near the battery in the front. There definitely is in the back...under the right side engine compartment cover panel. Remove the three metric Allen screws and you will find the cable junction. Sometimes it can be dirty or loose....so take it apart and clean, then tighten it up good.
     

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