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Car won't start? What could the problem be?

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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Default Car won't start? What could the problem be?

Car won't start unless being jump started... I've already tested out the Battery and alternator and everything looks normal. What could the problem be? I do notice my lights flickering when the car is on.... Do any of you guys have a clue on what it could be? thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Car won't start? What could the problem be? (SLPMDE01)

check the alternator fuse under the dash.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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sometimes the corrusion runs up into the wires and that can cause it.
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 06:37 AM
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wires are confirmed good. any other ideas?
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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Default Re: Car won't start? What could the problem be? (SLPMDE01)

If it only start when jump starting it would almost have to be the battery. If it was anything else it would start either way would it?
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Default Re: Car won't start? What could the problem be? (SLPMDE01)

Your not getting enough power to charge your battery. Make sure your terminals are tight on the battery, double check your alternator wires, and dont forget the negative wire.
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Car won't start? What could the problem be? (apalma0609)

This car is a 98 EK. All grounds are clean and secured. I'm thinking its the alternator but its pumping out 15 on the volt meter. Could it be the distributor?
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