Car is not starting...
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Car is not starting...
When turning the key, I just hear a single click. All the gauges and lights come on. I did a search and some people were suggesting a new battery and/or possible safety switch issue. I can shift it out of neutral so it's not the safety switch. I replaced the battery this morning and that solved nothing, a waste of $90 IMO. This problem came out of nowhere, it was working fine all day yesterday then BAM, last night I was attempting to go out and it would not start. What could it be?
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We tested out the starter and relay and figured the relay was bad. Took it out (big bolts were a pain in the ass!) and took it to Autozone. They tested it and although the tester said it was good, it spun very slow. Decided to go ahead and by a reman'd starter for $120, installed it, and now my car is starting again 
Where did you buy your battery from? Autozone battery prices are going way up. I remember they used to be ~$50.
At that price, I think it's better to just by the OEM battery, as it has a longer warranty.
At that price, I think it's better to just by the OEM battery, as it has a longer warranty.
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unless thats a 100% replacement warranty- the OE batteries dont have much of a lifespan- and pro rated warranty terms= you may as well buy a different brand
and save the differance
Most batts are made from similar supplier materials-- somewhere in China..only so many plates can be shoved in a container size,,
is there really a huge differance in brands--24 vs 36 month batt or longer..??
and save the differance
Most batts are made from similar supplier materials-- somewhere in China..only so many plates can be shoved in a container size,,
is there really a huge differance in brands--24 vs 36 month batt or longer..??
My Acura dealer gives a ~4 year full year warranty/~10 year prorated.
Batteries in AZ don't last more than 2 years, so replacement batteries are basically free for me. Thus, I think I'll switch to the dealership battery, as my Duralasts have only been lasting about a year.
Batteries in AZ don't last more than 2 years, so replacement batteries are basically free for me. Thus, I think I'll switch to the dealership battery, as my Duralasts have only been lasting about a year.
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My Acura dealer gives a ~4 year full year warranty/~10 year prorated.
Batteries in AZ don't last more than 2 years, so replacement batteries are basically free for me. Thus, I think I'll switch to the dealership battery, as my Duralasts have only been lasting about a year.
Batteries in AZ don't last more than 2 years, so replacement batteries are basically free for me. Thus, I think I'll switch to the dealership battery, as my Duralasts have only been lasting about a year.
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~$80
If they install it, they give you a warranty for 10 years or XXX amount of mileage. Whichever comes first.
If you install it, they give you a warranty for 10 years period. No mileage limit.
It's either 3 or 4 years full, and then up to 10 years prorated. The depreciation over 6 or 7 years is pretty slow, so the prorated price will be pretty good.
If they install it, they give you a warranty for 10 years or XXX amount of mileage. Whichever comes first.
If you install it, they give you a warranty for 10 years period. No mileage limit.
It's either 3 or 4 years full, and then up to 10 years prorated. The depreciation over 6 or 7 years is pretty slow, so the prorated price will be pretty good.
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