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Why would a 2000 cavalier not start changed the starter and have a new battery and alternator and also made sure the battery connections were not corroded Thanks for any advice?
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∙ 18y ago
Don't just replace parts until you have checked them out and verified that you know what the problem is. Before you replace a starter make sure you know it is getting voltage when you turn the key. By changing so many parts you have made it more difficult to track down the problem. Check the voltage from the keyswitch to the starter when you turn the key. If you don't have a meter, get one. If you do not get voltage when you turn the key, check either the keyswitch or the neutral lockout.
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