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I turn the key and everything on the dash lights up, but when I push in the clutch and try to start it nothing happens. What could be causing this? I tried jumping it and nothing . . .

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Could be a few different things

1. Faulty switch that locks out ignition until clutch is depressed
2. Bad starter
3. battery

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2009

SOURCE: 95 DeVille won't start

The probalem with the Northstar engines, is the starter is under the intake manifold. If you are comfortable with taking this off, do it. It is not that hard, and the gasket is a big pre-molded O-ring that can be reused. I would check the soleniod and make sure the starter is the problem, as you should be able to use a set of jumper cables and jump the starter directly at the solenoid, to see if it will turn the engine over. If it won't you will have to remove the intake and change the starter. It is not as hard a problem as it seems, as you can leave most of the components hooked up and just move the manifold enough to get to th starter. Make sure you disconnect the battery before preforming this kind of work.

Dan

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2009

SOURCE: turn key nothing happens no clicking noises

Starter, altinator

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2010

SOURCE: My hyundai is a '02 elantra. Turn the key and all

Check the starter relay.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 19, 2010

SOURCE: turn the key but NOTHING happens. battery ok.

your car needs a new starter, or check the earth ******** the gearbox is tight.

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  • Posted on Oct 18, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 won't start -little red light on dash came on

my power locks dont work or heated seats on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 i also have keyless remote entry and that dont work i took it to the dodge dealer and they had it for three days and could not find the problem they said the called dodge and did not get a answer please help 93300D6B-4D4D-9E7E-99D8-25B4690C888B 1.03.01

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