Many auto parts retailers will perform basic charging system diagnostics for no charge. Just tell them that you want to make certain that it's ready for winter, don't tell them what to expect.
A battery can be good but still not have sufficient charge to start the engine, that takes a lot of power, so you should make sure you know what's wrong with the charging system before you start replacing parts.
The starter is located near the bottom front of the engine. You can follow the positive battery cable, from the battery directly to the starter.
The answer is too involved to answer here. Buy a repair manual ($12) at most auto parts stores. There you will find detailed instructions.
Dead battery, jammed starter rotor arm - it it's manual, put it in gear and then rock the car back and forth to un-stick the rotor arm. If it's the battery, main lights will be dim or not work.
Remove the positive battery cable from your 1987 Chevrolet Blazer battery. Remove the starter cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter.
The starter solenoid is close to the battery of your car. Follow the red battery cable to reach the solenoid. Use your car's manual for any help.
Most likely a dead battery. No electricity means; no lights, no radio, no power to the starter. Have advance auto or auto zone do the free charging test to test the battery, and alternator. After you jump it of course, (or pop the clutch if it's a manual, like all people should drive ;D)
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Usually, this means the battery is bad, but you should check the owner's manual to be sure.
it shows you in your manual. i just put hologen lights in mine. it's real easy. hope this helps
There is a simple test to check the battey. With the headlights on, try and start the car. If the headlights go out the battery is weak and should be replaced. If they stay on then suspect the starter is bad. Another thing it might be is the start relay or fuse. Refer to your owners manual for the specific location of these items.
Test it by finding the cylinoid, using something metalscrew driver, etc. and cross it on the hot and negative posts of the cylinoid, if the car starts the cyliniod is bad,if it does nothing, the starter is bad or a wire is loose..NOTE : If car is manual, (5 or 6 speed) make SURE car is in neutral and the parking (emergency) brake is ON !! or else the car migh "jump" "go" and run over you while doing this...
Check the battery. If it is a manual hold the clutch push it and let off also check the starter