1993 Oldsmobile Other Repair Question
Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 3, 2009
1993 Other Oldsmobile Models
1993 Other Oldsmobile Models 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 103000 miles
I am looking at a car for sale. when we started the car it wouldn't start. The owner says that it will start if you jump the engine. what is wrong with this and how much for it to be fix.
I am looking at a car for sale. when we started the car it wouldn't start. The owner says that it will start if you jump the engine. what is wrong with this and how much for it to be fix.
Answer
Replied on June 3, 2009
Hello,
Could be just that the Battery is low from sitting. Do you know how long it has be sitting without being started.
It could also be a bad battery or a bad alternator. Check out link below to test Alternator....
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm
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