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Nov 14, 2019
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John Doe
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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
SJS
11/14/19 7:06am
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