Got a "car won't start" question

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  1. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    both of these places are legit. johnny robs will likely be cheaper although not convenient location-wise. i think they'll come get your car if needed.
     
  2. mobius481

    mobius481 Registered Member

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    Gotta be the solenoid at this point, but as I stated before, I know very little about cars, just my past experience which was identical to what you're describing. In a boat albeit, but with a ford truck engine in it.
     
  3. HittinZX2

    HittinZX2 Living to die laughing

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    I'm actually having the same problem too but mine is a 2003. It started up fine this morning and then when I went to leave work it wouldn't start. When I go to jump it it starts right up without having to sit.

    I'll eventually bring in to the shop but after spending about $1,100 on it this month in maintenance and fixing the A/C it'll just have to wait.
     
  4. COramprat

    COramprat Simma Da Na

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    If it were the battery or alternator then it would have shown up in the diagnostic so rule that out. Not sure how they checked the starter unless thye put it on a lift and i know Advance doesn't have one. The next step is starter/solinoid.
     
  5. DarkHornet

    DarkHornet Louisiana Sports Fan

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    Took it into Gordon and Sandifer on Thursday. They ran their tests and determined starter as well. They've replaced the starter and so far so good, but you never know until it doesn't start...
     
  6. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    although the potential may be there.
     
  7. wpak

    wpak Founding Member

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    Had this happen on my 93 ford explorer I used to have, it turned out the wire connecting starter to solinoid was corroded, new connection it was good as new
     
  8. LSUFAN910

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