battery cables crossed while jumping

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DROBERTS7710
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now car will not start. Just turns over. lights work, alarm works, Replaced battery. Where do we start to figure out what the problem is. I need my car to get to work. Single mom
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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FIXITMR
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fuses
Jan 8, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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DROBERTS7710
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what do we need to check the fuses
Jan 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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FIXITMR
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was car running while jumping? did it quit?
Jan 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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DROBERTS7710
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Low battery was the primary problem.

now that he crossed cables it turns over and wont start.
Jan 8, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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FIXITMR
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you do a visual inspection for blown/burnt and also use a test light probe that you can get cheaply at dollar stores?
Jan 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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