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Will not start, no sound when turn key on

Tiny
TROY D TOMPKINS
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Replaced battery terminals and car started okay the first time yesterday but soon as turned it off at gas station, and it wouldn't start again since. No sound when turn key on.
Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 11:06 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Just to clarify, did you try to jump start it when it did not start?

Also when you turn the key does all the dash lights, radio turn on?

Usually if the battery is bad you can experience no light or no sound when turn the key. But if the battery is good then it could be issue with a starter relay or the ignition switch.

You might find these helpful:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

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

Please let me know a little more info of what you are observing.

Thank you.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. I figured out that the new terminals put on had paint on terminals and wasn't making good connection. I scraped paint off and it fired right up. Thank you very much for your helpful response.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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That's great. Let me know if you come across anything in the future.

Thanks.

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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 7:05 PM

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