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Old 07-26-2012, 11:54 AM
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Well I just went to start my car and now I'm having a slight problem. Turned the key, solenoid clicked, starter didn't engage and I lost all power. I had to reconnect the battery to get power back and still had the same problem. I'm guessing I've got a bad ground but I don't have the slightest clue as to where to start checking... Any suggestions?
 
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Check/Clean the positive terminal at the battery and at the solenoid on the starter. Check/Clean the negative terminal at the battery and where it is connected to the stud on the (front lower left) on the transaxle. Have the battery tested. Also have the output of the alternator tested.
 
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Old 07-26-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
Check/Clean the positive terminal at the battery and at the solenoid on the starter. Check/Clean the negative terminal at the battery and where it is connected to the stud on the (front lower left) on the transaxle. Have the battery tested. Also have the output of the alternator tested.
Shoulda checked the replies before i started digging around. Right as i grabbed my jack and stand to start tracing the ground my neighbor popped up and asked me if i had checked the terminals. I woulda been doing that for hours before I remembered lol. Got it going good now, although im a bit concerned about the seals on the terminals now. I changed the battery and cleaned both terminals about 4 months ago....
 
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