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1992 Geo Prizm Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Alternator test.
Mileage: 116,000 miles.

Asked on May 11, 2012

Key turns over, no clicking but car won't start.

I just bought my 1992 Geo Prizm yesterday,and was in the process of driving it back from the northern part of VA, back to the Hampton Roads area. Stopped for a pick restroom break, and when I came back out to my car it wouldn't start. The key rolls over, all the dash lights come on, headlights worked, but the car just wouldn't start. Though it didn't make any clicking noises. After calling for AA to come and pick it up, I waited for about 45 mins with the hood of my car up and tried starting it again. It started without a problem. The car wasn't over heated, and the battery still had plenty of juice so I don't think this is a battery problem. The woman I bought it from just had the water pump replaced because the pervious one had gone bad.

Any suggestions?

Avatar Asked by Mirei

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Replied on May 11, 2012

so far it's only happened this 1 time?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
24 questions asked
Replied on May 11, 2012

Have the battery and alternator tested. Start hear

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
788 answers provided
Replied on May 12, 2012

Yes, this has only happend once. It's a four cyl base model.

Tiny Response from Mirei
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Replied on May 12, 2012

it sounds like a starter issue from your description. have it checked for a dead spot.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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