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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Click.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.

Asked on October 4, 2012

WHY WONT MY CAR START BATTERY STARTER NEW

My 1999 chevy cavalier wont start replaced battery its new replaced starter 2 times drove a few days on the 3 rd day car is clicking like stater is dead wont start at all wont turn over. car wont take a jump either but lights and all interior lights up. things that can cause this malfunction
Avatar Asked by MSSEXXCES

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Replied on October 4, 2012

Sounds like a corroded battery cable. You can find that with a test light and a helper to turn the ignition switch. A bad cable will make the starter clunk pretty loudly once each time you turn the ignition switch to "crank". If you're hearing the starter relay clicking, that is a lot lighter sound and can be hard to hear inside the car.

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