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Old 11-04-2005, 12:10 PM
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I have just tried to start my car after six months and she wont even turn over. The battery has been on charge over night but when I turn the key it I get a click from the starter motor but no action.

I can push the car back and forth in gear and she turns over so its not seized solid.. I have also removed all the plugs and it wont turn over like that either, any ideas?

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Old 11-04-2005, 12:12 PM
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Im guessing starters gone or the battery doesnt have the juice..
Old 11-04-2005, 12:35 PM
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i'd say battery
Old 11-04-2005, 04:50 PM
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Either bump it to get things rolling again,the engine heat and vibration may bring the starter back to life.
Or get a hammer and give the starter a wee knock,get somebody to turn the ingntion whilst you tap the starter.(make sure its out ov gear first)
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get the battery tested
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Now not that I've done this before you understand, but make sure the big red wire is connected to the battery as it can sometimes hide when you put stuff back on!! eh Ryan???
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Flat battery.
Old 11-04-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kjc300
Now not that I've done this before you understand, but make sure the big red wire is connected to the battery as it can sometimes hide when you put stuff back on!! eh Ryan???

HAHAH thats quite funny as its now running thanks guys, the battery was a bit flat plus i did a Ryan the second time.
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