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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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check all the fuses on the inside first im taking it is what everyone is saying??
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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If it just clicks when turning key is bad connection or solenoid or battery
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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nothing happens when i turn the key over no clicks or anything and my battery is perfectly good
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Check all the hoses going from your capacitor maybe it has bad connection?
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Yes under your dash
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by snowboard3r411
It would start with or with out the clutch in. Also I guess my gf went out this morning and it turned over and started but then died if that helps at all
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check all the fuses on the inside first im taking it is what everyone is saying??
Yes and then in the box under the hood
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Try to see if your starter is burnt out that's all I can think of I had that problem but mine would turn over, it wouldn't spark though so I redid my capacitor and hoses and got new fuel injectors and that did the trick
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:47 AM
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Did ur electronics still work with ur bad starter??? I have check everything but my ignition switch and my releys cause I don't know how to test them. I'm getting power to my fuse box on the inside. Also what's the capicitor??
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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It is the cap connected to the hose coming from your motor, it is right by your battery
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by EjGonzales
It is the cap connected to the hose coming from your motor, it is right by your battery
What are you talking about?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Cam sensor? I think thats what its called, this was the problem with mine. You could try unplugging it then plug it back in to get you going again. If that works replace it asap. Sorry if this was already mentioned I just kinda scanned through this
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ezab
What are you talking about?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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since it a common problem , and didnt see anyone list it yet let be the first to say ... ignition switch on the colum ...went through two of them in about a year see if it has any signs of burned or melted spots
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by EjGonzales
It is the cap connected to the hose coming from your motor, it is right by your battery
wait-wait ...What;? that dont make any sense to me
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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CRANKSHAFT POSTION SENSOR

(trust me, mine went and I was freakin out, replaced starter, batt, regulator etc.)

it was the CPS.

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