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No start issue

D.Acker

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When my wife went to leave work last night the car started up just fine, no issues, no warning lights etc. Not far out of the parking spot car shuts down and won't restart. Everything still works, dash lights, stereo etc.. But no response from the ignition (no click etc. won't even attempt to start). She said it didn't make any funny sounds or anything thing.

I didn't have any tools etc. with me so I can't tell you what the batter voltages etc are right now. Going back this afternoon to dig more.

Any suggestions of where to begin?

112K all stock.
 
Not for that year.

Start with fuses. More than likely your culprit, i would still check voltages.
 
Load test the battery. Could have enough voltage to run accessories but not enough to start the car.
 
Battery starts the car. Damn thing started right up yesterday. I’ve done nothing other than remove the battery, tray etc to get a better view of the wires leading to the start. I suspect it’s the battery cables.
 
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