engine doesnt turn over - headlights work, turn signals dont

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xekushion - 17 Jan 2007 05:25 GMT

ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking my
leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first the key
would turn in the ignition, but the engine would not turn... i kept
trying and eventually the engine turned and revved up for half a
second only to shut off again, this time taking out my cd player,
heater, turn signals and windshield wipers..

basically all i have left is my headlights, dashboard and interior
lights..

some people are thinking it was a starter problem, or perhaps the
ignition switch...

anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
- gary

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xekushion - 18 Jan 2007 22:25 GMT

okay - ignition switch was changed and that wasn’t the problem.
battery has been ruled out... and it’s stumped 4 garages and now we’re
consulting the dodge dealer...

> ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking
> my leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
> - gary

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Me - 21 Feb 2007 04:35 GMT

> ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking my
> leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first the key
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
> - gary

Sounds like a bad ground between the battery and engine. When you
started the engine the other ground connections could not handle the
current and got fried.

Gyz

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