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elbert allen Posted on Jun 21, 2014
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Changed battery car won't start - 2002 Cadillac Deville

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Car Won't Start?
This procedure usually works:
·Check the battery cable connections:
Make sure the positive cable, makes a good connection at the battery and at the starter. Make sure the negative cable makes a good ground connection at the battery and (preferably) at the engine.

·Check the battery the simple way, like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.

·Check the starter and solenoid:
If the wiring looks ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter(10 volts minimum while cranking).
If the starter spins and no crank, the problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear is stuck.
Have someone hit (not too hard) the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging a stuck bendix gear.
·Make a simple test of the alternator:
If you can, somehow get the engine running, measure the voltage at the battery. It should be at least 13.6 volts to properly charge the battery.

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    perfect ,cept there is no bendix drives. its solenoid drive now. even better is your pasting this in 100s of places, so the asker has no excuse , missing it.!!! better that car repair for dummie's

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    danoyachtcap Apr 25, 2015

    that's an old one i changed it

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Wont crank?
or cranks but wont start.?
if it dont crank use jumper cables, that is the first best tests.
if it cranks fast, ask for help, (hint check spark)

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