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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I recently put in a new Voltage regulator and starter thinking either one of these were the culprit for starting issues. After poking at a few things the car still won't turn over.

The Alternator, starter solenoid and ignition coil are also less than two months old. Any thoughts?
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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You say "wont' turn over", do you mean that the starter cranks the engine but the engine does not start?
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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No, the crank won't even turn. When I go to start it it does nothing besides turn on all the lights.
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Hold the key in start position, have an assistant using a test lamp check for current at the starter relay connection to the starter. If there is current, there is a problem at the starter, maybe bad solenoid. If no current, check the red/blue wire on the relay for current, again with the key in start position. If there is current, the relay is not functional. If no current, there is a break in the red/blue wire or a fault at the ignition switch or possibly the neutral switch if one is fitted.
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Make sure you have good grounds on the solenoid and the engine to body ground.
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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How old is the battery?
Old Feb 3, 2014 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Iskwezm
Make sure you have good grounds on the solenoid and the engine to body ground.
Good call. Good idea to use a multimeter and check battery voltage and voltage going to the starter with the key in the start position.
Old Feb 3, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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I replaced the battery when I got the car in early December. I replaced the ground wires at the same time as I did the battery because the old ones were not looking good.

Would dead fuses cause something like this? I know I probably should have looked at them sooner but getting at them requires to have a contortionist on hand or removing the driver seat.
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