02-02-2008, 07:21 PM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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That's what she said her car was... I suppose that makes sense, given that I couldn't find much info about it when I tried to look it up.
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02-02-2008, 11:40 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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Distrubutor(sp)?
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02-03-2008, 08:27 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Somewhere in Utah
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So does the car not turn over at all? You turn the key and nothing happens? Or does it try and start but won't ever run?
If the battery was replaced I can't imagine that being the problem any semi competent person would have checked the cables.
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02-03-2008, 12:40 PM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Well, according to my mom, when the problem first appeared, it would try to turn over but not start or eventually start, but sputter out. Now, nothing at all happens.
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02-03-2008, 01:17 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Well, according to my mom, when the problem first appeared, it would try to turn over but not start or eventually start, but sputter out. Now, nothing at all happens.
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Sounds like a fuel pump and now a dead battery..
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02-03-2008, 01:21 PM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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But she just bought a new battery
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02-03-2008, 01:31 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
But she just bought a new battery
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a lot of new batteries are very close to, if not already dead sitting on the shelves. I would go get the new one tested to make sure it is fine.
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02-03-2008, 01:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kalispell, Montana
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Sounds like a short.
My guess is there is an exposed wire somewhere draining the power from the battery. It could be very difficult to find.
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02-03-2008, 02:10 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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the same kind of thing happened to a car i had, it was a neon and it did the same thing. It ended up being some kind of sensor, i cant quite remember but i think it was something to do with an idle sensor of something, that was a few years ago, might be the same kind of thing,
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02-03-2008, 02:18 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Well, according to my mom, when the problem first appeared, it would try to turn over but not start or eventually start, but sputter out. Now, nothing at all happens.
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I would suggest checking the fuel pump, which is quite easy to do. Have your mother turn the key to the "ON" (not "START") position. This will enable the pump for a couple of seconds, than shut off. With the key turned "ON", listen for a "whirring" noise with your ear close to the fuel filler cap. No noise=no fuel pump. If it's burning fuel pump fuses, there may definitely be a problem with the pump drawing too much current.
Just one thing to check. Take care.
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02-03-2008, 02:56 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Chassis ground?, it is electrical at this point. Has the battery been removed and fully charged? Take the battery back and have it tested. Short of that the car will have to go to a certified GM mechanic.
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