Not starting, battery light comes on once clutch is popped.

1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
149,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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WILSONBJORN
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I have a 1997 mitsubishi eclipse gs. The last two days I have had to push start my car because the starter wouldn't engage. I didn't even hear a click, but all the dash and cabin lights turn on.
When I push start it the battery light comes on. Any ideas of what I could check? The starter is less than 6 months old, so i don't think it's that.
Sep 11, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check for power to the starter motor with the key in the start position

Roy
Sep 11, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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WILSONBJORN
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I don't think it's the starter, once i push start it and drive it starts right up. It's a few hours later that it won't start again...
Sep 11, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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does the starter work when it wont start??

Roy
Sep 11, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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WILSONBJORN
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When I first try to start it in the morning I hear no sounds and the dash lights dim when I turn the key
Sep 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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your battery is low. have it charged and check the alternator for output

Roy
Sep 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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WILSONBJORN
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Thank you roy for your help. Turns out that I had removed and replaced the original ground cable on the battery but left it hanging because it was in a harness. The terminal had become wedged in the compartment and i believe it was grounding out.
Sep 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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