Re: Cars Dead
#93570
May 18, 2001 12:09 pm UTC
May 18, 2001 12:09 pm UTC
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Peter Meier
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If it doesn't crank, there is no electricity. 99% chance your alternator is screwed. Get it rebuilt at a rebuild shop. Much cheaper than Cdn tire rebuilds. Good luck.
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Re: Cars Dead
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May 18, 2001 03:07 pm UTC
May 18, 2001 03:07 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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Aha, but he says that there's power. You'll have to measure how much with a voltmeter. Also, check to see if your battery connections are tight.
If you have 12v, then you have to ask yourself why the starter doesn't turn (crank the engine), and why the starter would have been effected if your car just 'died' on you.
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Re: Cars Dead
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May 18, 2001 03:09 pm UTC
May 18, 2001 03:09 pm UTC
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Peter Meier
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When the alternator goes on my car, there is still enough power for the radio etc, but the engine will not turn over.
Ken, do you hear a clicking sound under the hood when you try to crank the engine?
Fast & Awesome Handling '90 AWD $h!tbox
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Re: Cars Dead
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May 19, 2001 05:30 am UTC
May 19, 2001 05:30 am UTC
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Does it turn over but just won't start? If so it may be the dreaded timing belt.
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Re: Cars Dead
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May 20, 2001 01:39 pm UTC
May 20, 2001 01:39 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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Ah, broken English. (:
Same here, Ken. So the starter is 'cranking' the engine. You know what it sounds like normally, so does this sound different? If it's the belt, the engine will just make a really fast 'whirrrr' sound as you crank it. If it sounds like normal, but just won't 'catch' to start, chances are it's a problem with your fuel or ignition systems. No fuel, or no spark.
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Re: Cars Dead
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May 23, 2001 02:09 am UTC
May 23, 2001 02:09 am UTC
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Len Randall
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you could rebuild the engine if the block wasnt damaged but get the crankwalk theory verified first before you plan for the worst.
'92 Talon TSi AWD.
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