But it starts immediately & runs great after jump or a long drive. I had
the battery & alternator checked at local AutoZone and they appear fine.
The guy mentioned it might be the alternator fuse, but all I see is the
inline fuse-able link. Is there another fuse, or maybe an altogether
different issue?
My car won't start but it starts and runs after a jump or a long drive.
Battery & alternator were checked at AutoZone and they are fine.
The guy mentioned it might be the alternator fuse, but all I see is the
inline fusible link. Is there another fuse, or maybe a different issue?
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Dead battery?
Low charging voltage?
Corroded cables?
Exactly what happens when you turn the key?
Nothing.
Lots of clicking but starter doesn't turn.
Starter turns slowly.
Starter cranks okay but no ignition.
Engine sputters during cranking but won't catch.
There is a strange sound.
There is smoke.
The dash lights dim.
Any other symptoms.
There is no way anyone can help if you can
not describe even one symptom other than
"my car won't start."
Good luck.
Rodan.
> But it starts immediately & runs great after jump or a long drive. I had
> the battery & alternator checked at local AutoZone and they appear fine.
> The guy mentioned it might be the alternator fuse, but all I see is the
> inline fuse-able link. Is there another fuse, or maybe an altogether
> different issue?
Sorry I wasn't clear before.
It clicks when I try to start it, radio lights go dim, I tried turning
on the windshield wipers, they came on & I hit the headlights, wipers
slowed dramatically.
It doesn't try to spin starter, just clicks the relay like crazy. Cables
& connections appear clean & intact. The AutoZone automatic testers said
the battery & alternator were fine, but I have very little trust in those.
It starts immediately when jumper cables are hooked up, and will run
fine. And it will restart once after a long drive (even after waiting
all night). It will NOT start again without a jump.
Thx!
bobby swift - 07 Jul 2006 11:16 GMT
Sounds like what you describe is corroded battery terminals.If it
has those bolt on battery cable ends on the end of the cables,take them
off and clean them good.you aren't getting a good connection at the
battery.
Bobby