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It just quit on me. I had no power I tighten up positive cable I got power but it wouldn't start . It would try but wouldn't turn over

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  • Dr phil.I.A.M.E May 11, 2019

    Give us video you trying to start so I can listen to it.does your dash lights go dim when you try to start if they do you have bad earth.a lot of mechanics don’t realise you must clean both terminals when fitting new battery that’s on the battery so there not dull as that is bad contact straight away.also do the same to both your battery terminals

  • Dr phil.I.A.M.E May 11, 2019

    Show me a video of dash when you try to start car.also how old battery.did you have charging system checked.also is fan adjusted correct. If battery more than 4 years old load test and test alternator charge rate.

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Battery just about dead with loose connection alternator wasnt able to charge it so it ran down --recheck connections are tight and get a boost to start or charge it for a couple hrs than have battery tested to make sure no damage (dead cell) most auto stores will do this for free

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Have the battery an charging system checked !

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