1990 Geo Prizm Continually have to jump start car

25,800 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JCFOWLER08
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Please please help!!!!!! I have replaced the battery, the starter and the alternator and my car refuses to start. There is no noise when I turn the key. It will work when someone gives me a jump. What else could be the problem?
It does this about every three to four weeks. Once it begins not to start, it continues to do this every time you try to turn the ignition on. Then it will run fine for a couple of weeks and then begins to do it all over again??????

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Oct 6, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Have the starting/charging system tested at most autoparts stores for free. Check battery volts/amps, alternator output, and starter draw (amps). If everything checks out you may have a loose wire, bad relay, or problem with ign. switch.
Also check for any battery drains.
Oct 16, 2008 at 1:00 AM
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