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dcporsche99 · 01-21-2008, 01:34 PM

Hi,

I would have to agree with the other folks.

IMHO, I would try the following:

(1) Hook it up to a trickle charger (1 amp) that plugs into the wall (if you have one) for at least a few hours (2-3 hours). (re: BTW, I have only tried this with a Schumacher, 1 amp trickle charger)

then,

(2) Completely remove the charger from the outlet and then try starting it. If you hear clicking, but no turning over it's probably the battery. So, repeat the above for another few hours.

After you've done the above, and the car still doesn't click or turn over, then you may have a problem with the ignition switch.

Lastly, +1 on the search on the forum for more info.

Good luck and let us know what happens!

01-21-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
dcporsche99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 644	Hi, I would have to agree with the other folks. IMHO, I would try the following: (1) Hook it up to a trickle charger (1 amp) that plugs into the wall (if you have one) for at least a few hours (2-3 hours). (re: BTW, I have only tried this with a Schumacher, 1 amp trickle charger) then, (2) Completely remove the charger from the outlet and then try starting it. If you hear clicking, but no turning over it's probably the battery. So, repeat the above for another few hours. After you've done the above, and the car still doesn't click or turn over, then you may have a problem with the ignition switch. Lastly, +1 on the search on the forum for more info. Good luck and let us know what happens!