2003 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
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Question posted by ryancomisky on November 21st, 2011
The Car Wont Start. Wht Do I Do?
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 22nd, 2011 12:51 AM
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You might need to call a tow to get the car to a service garage.
Does the motor try to start? can you hear the solenoid click when you turn the key? Do the lights go on? Accessories?
Check the battery. Are the contacts corroded? How old is the battery?
Sometimes removing the battery wires, cleaning them and the terminals, and then putting them back will allow the car to start. The corrosion acts like a barrier on the terminals. Small amounts of power can flow so that interior lights work but when the big surge from the starter tries to pull power it cannot.
Did you try a jump start?
We really need a LOT more detail before anyone will be able to give any sort of diagnosis.
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