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Old 10-03-2006, 08:31 PM
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hey guys i know this will be an easy one for you.
I went to my car this morning use the alarm to unlock the doors but only the 2 doors unlock i thought nothing of it. I turned the ignitinon all the lights on the dash board came on but the car would not start. the head lights are on and the radio plays. it does't make any clicking sounds when you turn the keys the lights on the dash board just come on. I tried using the remote start just for the hell of it but got the same results. so i call me cousin to give me a jump, the car start fine.

this afternoon after leaving work the same thing happened, is that a problem with the battery or what.

Anxiously awaiting responses.
 
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Old 10-03-2006, 08:41 PM
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alternator?
Also , could it be that there is a light that you keep leaving on. couple weeks back i left that dome light on while i was
vacuuming the rear seat and forgot to turn it off again so it drained the battery.
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im sure you'll get more responses soon ,,
good luck
 
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Old 10-03-2006, 09:59 PM
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Did this happen all of a sudden or did you notice that the starter would turn the car over slower and slower each time? I would take the car somewhere and have them test the battery for cold cranking amps. At least you can rule this out. Also make sure you batt terminals are clean.
 
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Old 10-03-2006, 11:20 PM
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start by telling us the year and model,, and if it is a factory alarm

if it start when jumped

chk the battery cables, make sure they are clean, tight and not corroded.. is battery ok ??

have battery tested ...
 
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Old 10-04-2006, 12:28 AM
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the car is a 1998 honda accord, EX 4 cyl.
it starts right up when i get a jump starth
 
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Old 10-04-2006, 03:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: bhalistix22

the car is a 1998 honda accord, EX 4 cyl.
it starts right up when i get a jump starth

than it is either the battery or the cables
scorll up and read what i suggested
 
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Old 10-04-2006, 11:40 PM
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you were right it was the battery i bought a new one and everything is fine now, except my brake, my tires, my tranni, my windshiel, and the monthly oil change... life of a used car owner

thanks everyone for u help
 
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Old 10-05-2006, 04:08 AM
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glad that it is fixed ..
 
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