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Old May 18, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Without warning, I turned the key and nothing happened. No clicks, no sound at all. Battery is fully charged, electric windows working etc... Pushed the car and bump started first try. Is my starter dead? Could it be something else? Something cheaper? Thanks in advance.
 
Old May 18, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Bumping for some help, please.
 
Old May 18, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Have you tried searching for the answer yet?

This is a problem that has been discussed many many times already.
 
Old May 18, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Old May 19, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Could be....got a volt meter or test light? If so have a helper try to start the car while you check for voltage on the "small wire" to the starter......If you have voltage, then I would pull the starter and have it tested.

If you do not have voltage there, let us know as there are some more tests that will need to be done.
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Caveman test...
While someone holds the key in the START position, hit the starter with a broom handle or a wrench or something. If that makes it work, you need new brushes in the starter motor, or new contacts in the solenoil. Or get a new/rebuilt starter.
 
Old May 23, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Hitting the starter didnt work. I will pull it out and have it tested. I appreciate your help. Thanks.
 
Old May 23, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by poorman212
Could be....got a volt meter or test light? If so have a helper try to start the car while you check for voltage on the "small wire" to the starter......If you have voltage, then I would pull the starter and have it tested.

If you do not have voltage there, let us know as there are some more tests that will need to be done.
Are you getting voltage to it?
 
Old May 24, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Yeah, when I suggested the caveman test, that was in addition to the other testing.
 
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