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#756 of 760 Re: I love my car... I hate my car... I love my car...exc. [naddynad86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 24, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: naddynad86 (Feb 24, 2009 10:21 am) Well great....NOW let's take the car to someone who doesn't GUESS for a living, but actually repairs cars.   Okay, sarcasm aside, excuse me, but I cant' see why a competent mechanic could not easily do the following:   1. load test your battery   2. bench test the alternator for output/shorts/belt tension/etc   3. test the car for a battery drain using a voltmeter.   4. Test starter amperage draw with a heavy duty ammeter/tester.   This is Mechanics 101. I think your problem is not insisting on DATA to support the opinions of people who are advising you. Replies to this message: naddynad86 (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 11:58 am)
#757 of 760 Re: I love my car... I hate my car... I love my car...exc. [Mr_Shiftright] by naddynad86 Feb 24, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 10:30 am) Aren't these 4 steps what Mechanics are supposed to do when you bring your car in and tell them a problem though? I don't have one clue about fixing a car, or anything really about a car... maybe the Mechanics think they can just rip me off or something. I am going to Checker to see if they can put something on my battery to check to see if it's the alternator or not. It's hard not having a car!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 11:58 am)
#758 of 760 Re: I love my car... I hate my car... I love my car...exc. [naddynad86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 24, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: naddynad86 (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am) Don't you have a good, long-time family garage in your area? Checker might not have the best mechanics.
#759 of 760 I own a 96 Hyundai Elantra by normansands Apr 16, 2009 (1:55 pm)
I replaced the Ignition pack, fuel pump, fuel filter, checked all fuses,relays and fuseable links.   Car ran fine turned off and now it just spins the engine no spark or gas
#760 of 760 95 Ford Contour Won't Start by languishes Jun 13, 2009 (7:59 am)
Hello, I'll start off by saying I know nothing about cars, so situations like this mystify me. I'm a college student and I took my 95 Ford Contour to school with me for summer classes, and while it made the 4 hour drive here fine, and hasn't had any problems since I got here 3 weeks ago, this morning I went out to go somewhere and I could not get the car to start.   The lights and the radio both come on fine, but when I turn the key to start the engine, I hear nothing but a single click and no other sound. Nothing else happens. I'm at a loss to figure out what to do and how I can repair this. I replaced the battery 6 months ago when it died then, so I'm fairly certain the battery itself isn't the issue. Could it have something to do with the starter? I have no idea. Also, I know there is plenty of gas in the car as well.   If anyone could help me find the solution to this problem I would be really grateful, I'm kinda worried because I rely on my car for a lot of things up here, particularly getting home when I need to because my parents are rarely able to come get me. If it comes to getting it repaired by professional mechanics, then I think I'm done for, because I don't have the money to pay for the $100+ that I assume I'd get charged, or the tow to get it to the mechanic in the first place. Any help would be much appreciated!

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