I purchased a battery in July 2009

Tiny
WORKS4ME1
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 CADILLAC STS
  • 128,000 MILES
I purchased a battery in July 2009. It finally died. A mechanic replaced it on Saturday 3/2/2013 but it wasn't the right size for my car. Less than 24 hours later it too was dead. I replaced it again today with the right size battery. The car still won't start. The lights, radio, the little ding-ding that goes off when you open the door with the key still in the ignitation works but the engine does not turn over. It won't crank. Even with a jump start the car still will not start. Can you help me?
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 AT 2:44 AM

4 Replies

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,796 POSTS
Is the security light on?

Did you have an extra key?

Roy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 AT 2:49 AM
Tiny
WORKS4ME1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
When you say security light do you mean the lights inside the car? If so then yes. No, I don't have the extra key.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 AT 6:07 AM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,796 POSTS
There is a security light on the dash

Roy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
WORKS4ME1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Hello,
Ok, I checked for the security light. It only shows momentarily, when the switch is turned to ON then it goes away. But, I'm still not able to start the car. When I turn the key it makes no sound whatsoever.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 AT 8:59 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE