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2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
200,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSICAWOOD365
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Left my driveway drive down the road about thirty seconds worth of drive time and truck shut off and won't turn over or start.
Mar 21, 2019 at 4:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Does the engine crank over?

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

Did you check the battery?

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

Roy
Mar 21, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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JESSICAWOOD365
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No, it does not crank over, but I have dash lights the door open chime dings. but it will not crank or start.
Mar 21, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, let's start with the battery. What is the battery voltage?

Roy
Mar 21, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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JESSICAWOOD365
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Checked the battery it's good.
Mar 21, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Again, what is the battery voltage? I need information to help you. Telling me it is good tells me nothing. Please give me the voltage.

Roy
Mar 21, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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JESSICAWOOD365
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12
Mar 22, 2019 at 3:03 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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If the voltage is 12 volts, the battery is dead. It needs to be 12.4 to 12.6 volts.

Charge the battery as a start.

Roy
Mar 22, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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JESSICAWOOD365
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I did as you said and it didn't work.
Mar 22, 2019 at 5:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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What is the voltage at the battery now?

Roy
Mar 22, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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