[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Jump start-OK,self start NO
At 18:42 22.10.98 EDT, Myke456@aol.com wrote: >Had to jump start my car (87-5k cstq) last night (clic/clic, not turning >over). Started right up with the jump. Assumed it was the 4 yr old batt., so I >replaced it today. >The clic/no turn over continues (yes, batt. fully charged). Yet starts right >up when I use an external batt. connected to the jumper post, ground to the >engine. Connections at batt. and starter are tight. > >Can anyone steer me to the possible cause? My first suspect would be the infamous wire splice in the passenger's footwell. Aleksander Mierzwa Warsaw, Poland mailto:alex@matrix.pl 87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine) 88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's) 91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)
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