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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Hey guys happy Friday. I am having an issue with my 06 TL not starting. Recently replaced battery and alternator, car has just over 90k miles. I think it is the starter as all lights turn on brightly, I had someone try to jump me which did nothing. When I turn the key there is nothing, not even a click. Does anyone know a mobile mechanic in Vegas? Had to abandon my baby overnight which I am not happy about, trying to get her fixed ASAP.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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does sound like the starter.
hope you get her fixed
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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use your tire iron and wack the starter ( The big part of the starter )then try starting.
If it starts, drive it home and get a replacement starter.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Like he said ^^^ tap on the starter, it should allow it to start. Then drive it home or to a mechanic.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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Shift into neutral and try starting it. Might be neutral safety switch.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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yea that sounds about right for the starter. Same thing happened to me when i was driving my friend's 95 Accord lol. Got stranded in the mid cold.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon51481
Hey guys happy Friday. I am having an issue with my 06 TL not starting. Recently replaced battery and alternator, car has just over 90k miles. I think it is the starter as all lights turn on brightly, I had someone try to jump me which did nothing. When I turn the key there is nothing, not even a click. Does anyone know a mobile mechanic in Vegas? Had to abandon my baby overnight which I am not happy about, trying to get her fixed ASAP.
Need help in Vegas ???

Hell, I thought you were having trouble finding hookers and blow

What they said above...
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by nfnsquared
Need help in Vegas ???

Hell, I thought you were having trouble finding hookers and blow

What they said above...


But seriously a couple of good whacks on the starter will likely get you on your way.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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Tried putting it in neutral, also wacked it a few times while my buddy tried to start it and nothing. Had to get it towed to my mechanic and it was the starter, I brought it to a rebuild shop and the guy opened it and showed me the solenoid was shot. Got it rebuilt instead of buying a new one, back on the road just in time for the weekend!
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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good deal man, shit always seems to break at the worst times
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