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Old 12-31-2012, 04:57 AM
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2003 114k miles.

Car drove fine I parked came back 6 hours later car started then died after maybe 2 seconds wouldn't restart. i checked fuel pump in trunk its on. Tow truck driver said there is no spark. I'm not the best with mechanics. I have owned this car since new and all i ever did to it was a cooling fan and replaced the coil pack (7000 miles ago) plugs and wires have about 40-45k on them. Seems like the car just won't turn over. Silly me i figured it needed a jump. I work on my 89 vette so i hope this car is as easy or easier to diagnose and fix!

Any insight on where to start would be great.

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Old 12-31-2012, 10:52 AM
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When you turn the key what happens? If it won't turn over that would lead me t suspect dead battery, if you turn the key does anything turn? Like starter?
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Old 12-31-2012, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyGT
When you turn the key what happens? If it won't turn over that would lead me t suspect dead battery, if you turn the key does anything turn? Like starter?
I can hear the starter i don't want to attempt to many starts and burn out the starter. I tested the volts 12.1 with car off and 11 with car in aux mode. I had tow truck try to jump it with one of those battery packs still wouldn't start. I guess its possible volts are good but not enough cranking amps. I will try and jump it with another car i have a Corolla available.

Its just odd car did start then died after 2 seconds then wouldn't crank
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Old 01-01-2013, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyGT
When you turn the key what happens? If it won't turn over that would lead me t suspect dead battery, if you turn the key does anything turn? Like starter?
After a closer look battery cable was frayed looks like something chewed it. I replaced it and car starts fine. Now I gotta figure out how to align my hood since it doesn't line up with the latch!
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Old 01-01-2013, 09:38 PM
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yeah, its always good when its not a big headache.
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