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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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I have power but it won't start I can't here a tick or anything.not even a crank I think it might be the starter ??? :-\
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Try putting it in neutral and starting it... if that doesn't work its probably starter or the starter wires/connections.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Ok I will right now thanks
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Nothing... It must be the starter. I heard the starter relay working
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Yea go get a starter...
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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How bout this one lol

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-19516
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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before you go spend money on a starter, verify that the solonide on the starter gets 12v and check that the cable from the starter to the battery is in good condition.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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X2^, also;

Battery gasses have a nasty habit of helping a thin, hard crust form on the battery post's and clamps. They can look pretty good, but that micro-thin layer is a surprisingly good insulator. SHINNY! Lead is what you want. I use a pocket knife, (gently), for the insides of the clamps. For the posts I might use one of those post cleaner wire brushes, but still scrape it with a blade. If you have a condition where you have power, (dash lights ect.), then when you hit it power goes out altogether, that's a common result of a layer of oxidization there. Btw, a half *** connection could be expected to get hot during cranking, or while it's trying. Cleaning those is something to do now and then anyway, so it you are having starting problems, you might want to make sure you have bare lead on lead. Might save you some grief!
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