My radio comes and lights turn on but my car won.

Tiny
KDEACK82
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 BUICK REGAL
  • 117,000 MILES
My radio comes and lights turn on but my car won't start is it my starter or battery?
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 6:09 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
You need to have the battery tested make sure the battery cables are clean and tight?ALso do you have a test light to do some testing? Check to see if you are getting power to the starter. Also, check the neutral safety switch.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 7:20 PM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
Use a digital multimeter across battery posts, everything off. The generic spec for a full charge is around 12.6 volts. You can also leave the meter leads hooked to battery posts, have helper turn key to crank. If the voltage reading drops below about 9 volts, have the battery tested and charged. You also need to check the charging system. Make sure all battery connections are clean and tight on both ends.

Any applicable trouble codes? What about your security system, where applicable?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 7:26 PM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
Hi saturntech9, didn't see you. Have a good day.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
You too my friend thats ok were all on the same team here to help people fix there car?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 7:47 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links