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Car wont start

Tiny
SEANW70
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  • 2003 KIA RIO
  • 90,000 MILES
When key is turned dash lights do not light and starter does not operate.
Monday, July 23rd, 2012 AT 10:06 PM

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Tiny
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First thing I would do is make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. Also have the battery tested. Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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Thanks saturntech9. Ihave a multimeter. All cables seem to be ok thought there might be a master fuse that might have blown.
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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What does the battery voltage read at the battery when trying to start it?
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 AT 2:07 AM
Tiny
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Hi saturntech9
A new battery cured the problem. Thanks for your help.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome thats what were here for. Glad to hear it was a simple fix.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 7:23 PM

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