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On a 1984 Dodge 318 van the positive post came off the battery while driving down the road it died and hasn't started since What is the problem?
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Why do you have to unhook positive battery cable and rehook to get car started?
The only thing this will do is to rest the computer. Problem doesn't exist in starting or charging system, have computer checked.
Why might the battery light flash on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?
If the battery light is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system. The battery display will stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started. If the message stays on after the engine is started, it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Driving with this message could drain your battery. If you have to drive a short distance, turn off all accessories such as heater, air, radio, etc. and get it checked right away.
1985 Nissan 200sx battery was replaced and now the car won't engage to start?
First, why was the battery replaced? If there was a pre-existing problem (like a bad starter, for example), replacing the battery will not solve the problem. If, however, the car started fine before battery replacement, then the problem could be that the battery terminals (clamps) were not sufficiently tightened. Don't laugh, but there have been instances where the plastic cap(s) covering the new battery's positive and negative terminals were not removed (duh!). Remove those plastic caps.
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Too much current was flowing which caused an overheating problem. Can be the battery has a dead cell, or you reversed the cables.
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Defective alternator or broken alternator belt.
1996 Saturn SL won't start and new starter still clicks so tried jumping it but still clicks finally connected positive from booster battery directly to starter and it started what's wrong?
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1993 Acura Vigor It will not start when you turn the key you hear a click but it does not start this all started after you got your battery terminals cleaned and it cannot be jump started?
If a jump start will not start it then it is not the battery. You either have a short in the battery cable connection to the battery or the engine/starter or you have a bad starter. Test for a short in battery, battery Cables or connection. Trace where the positive battery cable connects to usually an electrical box on the inside of the engine compartment and put the positive jumper cable there while putting the negative jumper cable on a metal part of the engine (you are by-passing the battery and the battery cables completely). If it does not start now then you have a bad starter.
Does driving the car also charge the battery if its dead?
Yes, once you have jump started the car (from another car's battery), driving the car will recharge the dead battery (provided the battery is OK). This is a terrible idea and may damage the alternator. Drive the car immediately home and charge the battery with a battery charger. Alternators are designed to keep a charged battery fully charged. They are not designed to charge a dead battery. This puts way too much strain on the alternator circuits.
If a 2001 Polaris 90 Sportsman ATV started clicking when you try the start button what could be the problem?
Sounds like a dead battery. Try charging the battery, then start.
Why wont car stay started after you hit a hole?
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The starter is located on the back of the engine, near the bottom. You can follow the positive cable from the battery directly to the starter.
