what can be the problem?

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
200,000 MILES
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TMORGAN38
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the car over heated on me one day and gave me no warning, the temp gauge never showed it as hot. i made a right turn and it cut off on me. i waited a while after it cooled off and added coolant. it started and i went home. i ran a diagnostic on it and it returned no codes. i have changed the spark plugs and battery but the starter sounds like it doesn't have the power to start it. it is a z24 2.4 twin cam with the quad 4 motor.
Jun 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the battery is weak and wont make the starter work?If so first have your battery charged and tested.Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.After you square away that a have the alternator tested.You could have a bad battery and or alternator.Thats were i would start.
Jun 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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TMORGAN38
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already exchanged battery for a new one and the alternator is fine.
Jun 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the starter just clicks or is just inop when trying to start it?
Jun 30, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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