Starter trouble

2006 DAIHATSU SIRION
49,000 MILES
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BIG-R
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The battery was dead and while attempting to jump-strat it the ignition only made a "crrrrr" sound and did not want to start. We tried push-starting the car but it did not work. What could the problem be?
Nov 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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CADIEMAN
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charge and check the battery.make sure the battery connections are good and clean.if no still you need to check the voltage at the starter.
Nov 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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BIG-R
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Thanks, will do!
Nov 5, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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BIG-R
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Battery was dead. Works fine after charging! Thank you very much.
Nov 8, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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