Will not Crank Over

145,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MELISHA4U
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My car has been struggling to start for the last week or two. I replaced the battery three weeks ago. Last night it would not start on its own nor would it start with a jump. I left it alone for a couple hours and it started, with a struggle. It does not make any noises, it just struggles, or now sometimes does not start. Suggestions? I am thinking starter, but not positive.
Nov 27, 2017 at 12:22 AM
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If you could take a quick video of what the car is doing I could tell you right away what is wrong with the car because it sounds like the battery is weak or the starter is bad. I can tell which if I can hear the problem.

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

and

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

Cheers, Ken



Nov 28, 2017 at 5:40 AM
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