Car not starting

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
10,100 MILES • 3.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CODY MELTON
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What would cause my car listed above not to start?
Nov 22, 2021 at 7:05 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

There are number of reasons for a vehicle not to start. It could be due to a bad battery, faulty starter, not getting any spark to the plugs, bad fuel pump etc.

When you try to start it what does it do? Does it crank over? Make any noise?

Have you tried to jump start it?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

Provide me with little more details of what you are experiencing.

This can help with the diagnostics.

Thank you.
Nov 22, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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