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Dec 26, 2007, 6:23 PM

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I will try to be as clear as possible not a mechanic by any means.O.K. we returned home from Christmas trip my work car set in the garage the whole time we were gone a total of 4 days.As far as I know I left nothing on in the car,Got up today tried to start car and it refused.The motor will not crank at all but I have lights,door open chimes etc, and I get a clicking noise when key is turned to crank motor.After several attempts lights go dim but come back full strength after sitting awhile. The car is a 93 Saturn SL1 4CYL ohc. I am guessing alternator or hopefully something cheaper,any ideas fellas


way2old
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Dec 26, 2007, 6:28 PM

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See if you can jump start it. If you can, more than likely the battery is too low to start the car. It lights the lights due to the low current needed for small lights. The started needs about 250 amps to work



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Dec 26, 2007, 6:29 PM

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Tried to jump start no dice


way2old
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Dec 26, 2007, 6:35 PM

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Do you have another battery that will fit just for a test? Also look closely at the cables for corrosion. Make sure the connections on both ends of the cables are clean and tight.



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Dec 26, 2007, 6:40 PM

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no extra battery.cables are clean the battery is barley a yr old ,will pull out and take to be tested before towing to shop I guess,thanks for your help have a great new year






 
 
 






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