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Car will not start

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SHAYBABY
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  • 1998 BUICK REGAL
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 16,723 MILES
Started car early cold morning car started but then shut off. Also, heater was on. It will not start back up. I got the battery charged at Autozone today is the third day cleaned the cables and still nothing.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 AT 4:14 PM

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STEVE W.
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What is it doing when you turn the key? Nothing? Turning over but not starting? Are the lights on the dash responding?
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 AT 7:23 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Was battery load tested after it was charged?
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Thursday, December 29th, 2016 AT 2:39 AM
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KEN L
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Hey SHAYBABY,

It sounds like you have a starter or battery problem, here are a couple of guise that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 AT 12:42 PM

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