2000 SE wont start
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2000 SE wont start
We have replaced the battery with a brand new one and tried starting it with a charger, but when we turn the key to START we get nothing. The motor doesnt turn over or anything.
When we looked at the fuses and relays some of the relays were hot to the touch, but nothing else comes to mind.
If it is a problem with the starter, how hard is it to get at it? Is this something I should take to the dealer? Any way to hand crank it or something to get it started? Otherwise we would need to tow it 30 miles to the nearest dealer.
When we looked at the fuses and relays some of the relays were hot to the touch, but nothing else comes to mind.
If it is a problem with the starter, how hard is it to get at it? Is this something I should take to the dealer? Any way to hand crank it or something to get it started? Otherwise we would need to tow it 30 miles to the nearest dealer.
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Toasted...I'm not sure where the starter is on the 00'*.. I assume up front under the FEM. Let'* suggest the hold the key and smack the starter trick.
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Are you sure you didnt blow the battery putting the charger on it while it being brand new and trying to start the car. Thats a helluva overcharge and strain on the battery.
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
Toasted...I'm not sure where the starter is on the 00'*.. I assume up front under the FEM. Let'* suggest the hold the key and smack the starter trick.
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THe gages light up properly, and go dark when i turn the key. Where is the starter? Should I just kick it when someone else is trying to start the car?
I am sure the battery is not blown.
I cannot hear anything when I try to start it.
I am sure the battery is not blown.
I cannot hear anything when I try to start it.
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Originally Posted by Mark Fahey
Have you tried starting the car with a different key?