car wont start
01-01-2008, 06:05 PM
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car wont start
my car wont start and it is making a clicking noise that sounds like it is coming the distributor or starter. and the distributor is brand new and it was working fine but i havent drove it for a couple weeks and now it wont start. and it isnt getting spark. so would there be any other reason besides the distibutor
01-01-2008, 06:35 PM
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Re: car wont start (Throwdown)
alright that battery is new. but a while back my crank pulley bolt fell off so the alternator wasnt charging it and i drove it home like that. then after that it cranked over really slow. also i tried jumping it and it didnt start. does it still sound like the battery
01-01-2008, 06:46 PM
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Re: car wont start (Throwdown)
how do the battery terminals look? i had this same problem with the battery being new and finding out the terminals were so badly corroded that i needed to replace them. if that is the case then you can pick up some at autozone for like $4 for a pair.
01-01-2008, 07:06 PM
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Re: car wont start (mini-meEj1)
I know advanced auto parts has a tester and they can tell you where the issue is.
Sounds like like the starter if the alt is good, or the terminals like stated already could be having something to do with the issue
Sounds like like the starter if the alt is good, or the terminals like stated already could be having something to do with the issue
01-01-2008, 07:14 PM
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Re: car wont start (mini-meEj1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mini-meEj1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how do the battery terminals look? i had this same problem with the battery being new and finding out the terminals were so badly corroded that i needed to replace them. if that is the case then you can pick up some at autozone for like $4 for a pair.</TD></TR></TABLE>very true good call mini-me...if all this is good and your still having it click when you try and jump it its prolly going to be the start ..just to make sure take a test light turn ignition on check for power...then have someone try to start the car and check for signal..if you have both buy a starter..also can you turn the crank ..motor could be locked up..seen that happen prolly not in this situation but i've ripped my hair out over something like this and it turned out to be locked up
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01-01-2008, 07:24 PM
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Re: car wont start (Throwdown)
well if it was the terminals your would be able to see if they were corroded just by looking at them. my suggestion is to take a wire brush or something to clean them up or just replace them no big deal. it took me like 15 mins, because from what you have stated it sounds like the battery isn't giving enough "juice" to turn the starter and what you are hearing is the solionied on the starter. just get out there from the info myself and throwdown have gave you and report bac 
01-02-2008, 09:35 PM
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Re: car wont start (mini-meEj1)
alright i hope that is just the problem i will mess with it tommorow and hopefully i can get it started and thanks every1 for your help
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