1990 Geo Prizm Continually have to jump start car

Tiny
JCFOWLER08
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  • 1990 GEO PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 25,800 MILES
Please please help! I have replaced the battery, the starter and the alternator and my car refuses to start. There is no noise when I turn the key. It will work when someone gives me a jump. What else could be the problem?
It does this about every three to four weeks. Once it begins not to start, it continues to do this every time you try to turn the ignition on. Then it will run fine for a couple of weeks and then begins to do it all over again?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Have the starting/charging system tested at most autoparts stores for free. Check battery volts/amps, alternator output, and starter draw (amps). If everything checks out you may have a loose wire, bad relay, or problem with ign. Switch.
Also check for any battery drains.
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