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DJ Machine
03-14-2002, 06:59 AM
I need help, i went to get in my car today to go to school, and the car wouldn't start...the battery isn't dead. I was kind of low on gas, but the car started fine last night when i had to move my car, the car won't turn over at all, when i turn the key it just makes a single click, and that's it...i tried pushing it a little and starting while it was moving, but that didnt work.

HippoSleek
03-14-2002, 07:23 AM
Shoulda been in tech, but:

1) sure the batter is okay (do the lights dim when you turn the key)?

2) Single click or multiple?

3)  Mechanical click or electrical?

If the lights dim, it's the battery.  If they don't it could be a fuse or a wire for your starter.  If the wires and the fuses are okay, it could be your starter, itself.  OR a host of other things included but not limited to: bad alarm kill switch (it happened to me and it sucked); bad ignition switch; bad ground in any of the above systems.

If you get a chance, try push starting (if 5 speed).  If its starts that way, its about 99% one of the items listed above.

Any one else - I think those are all correct, but there could definately be more...

240sxnewbie
03-14-2002, 07:43 AM
check your fuses. your problem sounds like mine..i checked the fuses and one of the fuse was busted...

DJ Machine
03-14-2002, 08:49 AM
Doh, i keep forgetting about the tech forum, im pretty sure it's a manual click..ill go check the fuses as soon as i can get somewhere for replacements..

S13Grl
03-14-2002, 09:40 AM
Check your starter, your  battery, and your alternator. This may sound stupid,  but are you sure you have enough fuel? Sometimes that can be the problem.