adiosbeautiful

Im currently having a problem with my car. I went to start it one morning and it just didnt want to work. I would turn the key and it wouldnt even crank. The dash would light up when I moved the key, but then just click. I tried jump starting the battery and charging it, nothing. Ive heard it could be the starter, but then Ive heard it could also be the alternator. I cant seem to find the starter under my engine. I have a feeling its underneath more. Is it my starter? And where is it located?

Thanks so much!

YeuEmMaiMai

starter relay is the first thing I would check. if you want to test your alt, you can jump the car and take the battery out. if it still runs you are OK. Since the starter is on top of the engine you can test it by putting +12 straight to it.

P_Adams

I would suggest the Jump Start test.
Attach the Red (Positive) Jumper cable to both the Donor Car and the dead Recipient.
Attach the Black (Negative) Jumper cable to the Donors Negative Battery terminal, BUT select any metal under the hood which makes a good Ground (Bracket, brace etc) to connect the Black Negative cable to.

Start the Donor car, try to start the dead Recipient.
What this does is isolate the dead Recipients battery, and allows both cars to start off the Donors electrical system.

If your (The Dead Recipient) car starts normally, your problem lies with either the <U>Battery Cable Ends</U>, or the <U>Battery itself</U>.
If it doesn't start normally, your problem most likely lies with the <U>starter</U>.

One thing to remember, corroded battery cable connections will keep the Battery from charging, along with starting the car.

P