2006 Monte Carlo SS wont start after installing battery
#1
2006 Monte Carlo SS wont start after installing battery
My battery died in my SS last week. I had a buddy give me a jump but battery would not hold charge. Took battery to O Reily discovered battery is totally dead. I installed a new batter but now my car wont start at all. All electrical seemed to be working relative to radio, fan,lights and etc..Please help.
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When you try to start the car:
- Do the lights and needles on the dash behave normally?
- Does the starter make a ticking/tapping noise, no noise or the normal "cranking" noise?
I'm wondering if the car has activated the "theft lock" system (just a random guess). But knowing a little more may help.
- Do the lights and needles on the dash behave normally?
- Does the starter make a ticking/tapping noise, no noise or the normal "cranking" noise?
I'm wondering if the car has activated the "theft lock" system (just a random guess). But knowing a little more may help.
#5
Just for peace of mind, look on the battery and make sure the CCA is a number greater than 650
Some autoparts places might not care. This time of the year (depeding on your location) the CCA are a big factor in whether or not the car will start. Other than that, I would recommend just double-checking all of your connections.
It also couldn't hurt to get the starter tested, but I know they aren't the easiest to get to.
Some autoparts places might not care. This time of the year (depeding on your location) the CCA are a big factor in whether or not the car will start. Other than that, I would recommend just double-checking all of your connections.
It also couldn't hurt to get the starter tested, but I know they aren't the easiest to get to.
#6
Check the ground wire connection where it contacts the body/frame. Check the positive cable (and other) wires at the starter solenoid to insure they are clean and tight. As Jason also mentioned, it may be the anti-theft system is active.
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