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1993 Oldsmobile Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Engine.
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.
Avatar Asked by bando09

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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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Tiny Answered by obxautomedic (expert)
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