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Starting system issue

Tiny
GREGORY MICHAEL YATES
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  • 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
  • 3.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Hi,
I hope someone can help. When I turn key I just get clicking sound. Starter does not run nor will engine turn over. Battery is hidden under air box requiring tire removal.
So there are remote terminals for jump starting. To left of engine. Battery is new and when I test battery at remote terminals I get no voltage But when I remove battery and test directly with battery analyzer get 12.4V 776 CCA.I will have battery tested even though it is new. Think it is cables plus alternator or starter maybe? Help!
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 3:08 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

I agree. It may be the cables or they need to be cleaned really well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

That is where I would start looking.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 4:21 PM
Tiny
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I just had battery tested at auto store it is okay. I never did see any battery light on dash. Could a bad connector or wire on starter or alternator break the starting circuit? What do you think of testing starter with lengths of wire connected directly to battery posts?
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 5:17 PM
Tiny
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If you have a test light or voltmeter, we can do some testing to find out where the failure is located.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I attached the wire diagram and the location of the relay. Can you go there for some testing?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I will tomorrow morning! I have a test light and multi-meter. I will do the testing and will let you know. Thanks.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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Okay, we can do it together. Let me know when you are ready.

Roy
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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Okay. I am ready any time that is good for you.I tested all fuses and they are good.
I located starter relay. You want me to test relay with 12V across 2 terminals and see if it clicks? Plus check continuity between 2 other terminals?
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
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Okay, remove the relay.

Test light, black lead at battery negative. You should have 1 terminal with voltage with the key on.

Then have someone turn the key to start and you should have a second terminal light up.

Check those voltages.

Roy
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 9:11 AM
Tiny
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I will do this now. Let me get a friend to help.
Will report back!
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 9:48 AM
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Sounds like a plan.

We will be here.

Roy
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
GREGORY MICHAEL YATES
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ASEMASTER6371,
I just saw the negative battery post is loose and I need to buy a nut.
I need to wait for ride to store.I can email you when I am ready.
Sorry about this.
Thanks!
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 10:28 AM
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The whole e mail did not come through.

Roy
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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I just edited. My bad.
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM
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No worries. Let me know when you are ready.

Roy
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
GREGORY MICHAEL YATES
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The starter relay tested bad. I replaced it. Engine starts up okay. Time to sell this car. I am going to get a old Yugo. No auto airbag. Just a hefty trash bag and foot pump to inflate.

Wish me luck.

Thanks again for expert guidance!
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Saturday, June 27th, 2020 AT 10:41 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 4:09 PM

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