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Old 03-16-2010, 04:54 PM   #1
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No that did not work
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Old 03-16-2010, 05:09 PM   #2
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One of 3 things or any combo thereof;

Battery is kaput - running it down can damage the plates.

Alternator is kaput - trying to charge a failed battery, or lacking the stabilizing effect of the battery fried one or more pairs of diodes.

Starter Switch (ignition) - common failure on these cars - never If...always When - I always have a spare on hand - cheap.

Then there's the Perfecta or Trifecta...

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The vent tube for the battery is not connected. Is this a problem? Where does the vent tube fit into the battery??
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Old 03-16-2010, 06:02 PM   #4
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Vent tube
doesn't affect ability to start.

And the vent tube connection would depend on the make/model of the battery. Some have a vent tube connection, some don't.
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Old 03-16-2010, 11:28 PM   #5
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First rule out the battery by getting it tested by a shop or big chain like Autozone. If it's iffy, just replace it. For a 1.5yr old battery you may have a warranty that will cover part of the cost of a new one.
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Old 03-17-2010, 08:55 AM   #6
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Do you have a voltmeter? I would check to see if the battery have the necesary 12.5V.

Does it attempt to turn over? Might be the starter? check the fuse as well.

I had to trouble shoot last summer and found out it was my cars ALT fuse & the starter. Go figure.
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