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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Car will not start

It's got power, and the battery was replaced last spring. When I turn the key, nothing happens. Doesn't turn over, nothing. A malfuntion comes on and says something about checking the brakes, which I replaced a few months ago. I'm just wondering if maybe the starter has gone out. Anyone ever experience this?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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I ended up unplugging the seat module on the passenger side and got a jump start. No problems since, so I'm guessing that was the problem. No worries, although my passengers will not like the lack of a heated seat.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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glad to hear you figured it out. I just gotta say I literally have tears in my eyes looking at your signature...thanks for that!
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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glad to hear you figured it out. I just gotta say I literally have tears in my eyes looking at your signature...thanks for that!
Thanks. I had the same reaction the first time I saw it also.
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Originally Posted by RedBull
I ended up unplugging the seat module on the passenger side and got a jump start. No problems since, so I'm guessing that was the problem. No worries, although my passengers will not like the lack of a heated seat.
Remember to fully charge your battery before driving it or you will overtax your alternator thus making it fail prematurely. Trust me, I learned from experience.
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