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Car won't start: Help! It acts like it wants to start but won't turn over

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Old 03-09-2006, 08:50 AM
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Default Car won't start: Help! It acts like it wants to start but won't turn over
What do you think?
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:53 AM
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so im guessing it turns but wont start?
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Correct, it makes that starting sound over and over and over, just no start
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its definitely dead. i'll take it off your hands for $2k
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could be a bunch of things...DTC's?
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Seriously, though, can you hear the fuel pump whirring?
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fuel pump?
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when was the last time you changed your plugs?
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Yup, fuel pump, had to take it to stealership...$900
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Glad you got it sorted out. Hope you replaced the fuel filter while they were there.
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