Car will not start

1983 DATSUN 280Z
169,000 MILES • 2.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BGUMBS
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I was driving my car and came to a stop sign when the car just quit running. I thought maybe it just stalled out, but the car wouldn't start back up. I had smelled burning rubber just prior to the car shutting down, so I checked all the belts and everything is fine. Battery is brand new, lights and wipers work. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
-Brent
Sep 21, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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MASTERWRENCH
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Hi Brent,

I would start by following the information in the link below. It walks you through all the basic areas that can cause an engine to not start(or stall).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let us know what you find!
Sep 21, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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BGUMBS
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Thank you for the information, but none of these seem to resolve the problem. I hear a buzzing noise when I turn the key, but I see nothing moving in the engine bay. The buzzing noise is very faint, but that's the only sound coming from the car. Upon further inspection, i found that the belt for the blower motor was disconnected, but I don't believe that would cause this issue.
Sep 21, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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MASTERWRENCH
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Good morning.

So it sounds like the engine does not crank at this point? If this is the case, I would review the information in the repair guide below. Does this buzzing sound only occur when the key is turned to the Start position? Do you hear a click sound or anything of that nature?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find!
Sep 22, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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BGUMBS
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Yes, the sound only happens with the key in the start position. There's no click, though.
Sep 23, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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It sounds like the battery has shorted out. here is a guide to help confirm the issue:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Sep 25, 2019 at 2:19 PM