definitely get the battery checked. The amps required to start the car are

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Nov 14, 2019
6:37:16am

TwinsRight Contributor

Much higher than what’s used running the lights.

If it’s not the battery, check the carburetor.

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Time

Why won't my car start?

Cougarrr

11/14/19 6:23am

Do the lights dim when you turn the key? Also

TwinsRight

11/14/19 6:25am

It's been getting worse and worse at turning over. It finally quit trying today

Cougarrr

11/14/19 6:27am

definitely get the battery checked. The amps required to start the car are

TwinsRight

11/14/19 6:37am

Carburetor? Sure, then check the points.

John Doe

11/14/19 7:30am

Your battery is good test isn’t enough. Need more juice than that

LaserCoug

11/14/19 6:25am

Right, he should try to jump start the car. If that works, then replace the

mwcoug

11/14/19 6:28am

Still could be the battery, my wife’s car did the same thing

JOPE

11/14/19 6:28am

Also, I wouldn’t delay...I have gotten my car back to the dealer a couple time while the old battery

JOPE

11/14/19 6:30am

It’s the battery, almost always the battery even if you have lights

USMCdad

11/14/19 6:29am

Thanks gentlemen. I’ll get the battery charged today. Or buy a new one if it’s

Cougarrr

11/14/19 6:34am

Lights coming on doesn’t mean the battery isn’t bad. It’s more likely your battery than

Pimpin4Paradise

11/14/19 6:35am

I had something similar where it ended up being the fuel pump.

Chemish

11/14/19 6:37am

For me it was the fuel pump

Zip

11/14/19 6:45am

if it turns over it isn't the battery

OC_Ute

11/14/19 6:46am

Even though the lights come on, it doesn't mean the battery has enough power to crank the engine. Get it tested.

John Doe

11/14/19 6:51am

Bad cell in battery

Magic8Ball

11/14/19 7:01am

Alternator

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