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Locke · 12-23-2009, 02:33 PM

In some newer cars you need a certain amount of juice to power the computer to send the signal to start the car, then you need still more to the starter to get her cranked. A battery might not have that much juice left but enough to still power all the other little stuff so it can happen.

Easy diagnosis would be to jump it and see what happens. Or...try making sure that all that stuff is turned off and then try starting it.

12-23-2009, 02:33 PM	#5
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	In some newer cars you need a certain amount of juice to power the computer to send the signal to start the car, then you need still more to the starter to get her cranked. A battery might not have that much juice left but enough to still power all the other little stuff so it can happen. Easy diagnosis would be to jump it and see what happens. Or...try making sure that all that stuff is turned off and then try starting it. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.