Has there been any low coolant issues?

When you say it won't start, do you mean nothing happens when you turn the key or that it turns over,but just cranks and doesn't start?

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There actually have been. It was leaking out into the passenger side floor. I know that the heater core was an issue, but it stopped and I didn't think it was a problem anymore. And when you try to turn it on, all the lights come on, like usual, but nothing happens after that.

Response from reginalee
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I don't like the way this is going. The heater core is the highest point of the system. If you haven't been checking the coolant and keeping it full, that would probably explain the overheating. I am concerned that you seized the engine.

The spark plugs need to come out and then the engine needs to be turned over by hand using a breaker bar on the crank pulley nut. If it doesn't turn by hand, loosen/remove the serpentine belt and try it again. If it still doesn't move, my fear is the engine is seized.

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I was keeping the coolant full, and checking it weekly. But I will have someone do the spark plug turn thing. Thanks for your help.

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Kudos for keep an eye on the coolant.......good sign. Whit luck perhaps the water pump seized. After the belt is off, and (hopefully) the crank spins, check each pulley for any stiffness.

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