MLW219

This morning I walked outside and turned the key in my car. The electrical components (A/C, radio, dash) all lit up and worked normally. However, my engine didn't do a think when I put the key into the third position.

Any thoughts? Clearly, I'm far from a "car guy" but thought this board might be able to help.

Castper

out of gas?

mrlal8

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WOW this happened to me today just called triple a to jump start my car n everythings fine now

Majofo

It could be the battery (especially if it's the OE battery) or starter. Make sure the battery cables aren't sulfated, rub them down with a wire brush and brush the battery terminals. Then clamp them down again. If it makes a click when you start then it's definitely the battery, get a boost or charge it up. If no click, and you can turn on headlights while starting the car.. it's your starter. Take a breaker bar and knock the armature of the starter to loosen up the built up iron / carbon material. It'll work for a while with this method but eventually you'll need a new starter (~$100).