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Sent to Car Experts September 10, 2005 8:33 a.m.
the battery in my car was not filled with water at the last car service. As a result the battery died. I put water in it, charged the battery and put it back in the car. It cranked fine. 2 hours later I went back and the car wouldn't start. I tried jumper cables to no avail. Then I bought a new battery. Put it in, cleaned the cables and it won't start. Did something short out?
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Status: Closed   Value: $5   
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September 10, 2005 8:38 a.m. (5 minutes and 2 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
It is possiible, you need to tell us what the year make and model,also engine size.

Edited by enginboy on September 10 2005 at 8:38am
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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Reply to Marc
Sent September 10, 2005 8:51 a.m. (13 minutes and 20 seconds later)
I have a 1996 suzuki sidekick with a 2.2 liter ( think) engine. Sorry I'm a woman here
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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September 10, 2005 9:05 a.m. (14 minutes and 7 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Do you have lights on the dash board with key in on position and do the headlights work?
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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Reply to Marc
Sent September 10, 2005 9:12 a.m. (6 minutes and 34 seconds later)
no. nothing works when I turn the key. I tried cleaning the battery cables too. I tightened them well too
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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September 10, 2005 9:16 a.m. (4 minutes and 8 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Ok BRB
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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September 10, 2005 9:26 a.m. (9 minutes and 42 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Look in the main fuse box under the hood you will find a 60 amp fuse I suspect you will find that fuse to be blown.

Check all the fuses to make sure that others did not blow.

The best way to check fuses is with a 12 volt test light, connect the alligator clip to a ground or the negative post of the battery and touch the pointed end to the exposed metal lug of the fuse (there are are two of these on each fuse) Both lugs should light the test light,if only one side of fuse lights test light fuse is bad.

You can also check a fuse by looking at it closely to see if the wire going thru the center of it has burnt out. Although this method is not fool proof.
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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September 10, 2005 9:27 a.m. (40 seconds later)


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PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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Reply to Marc
Sent September 10, 2005 9:37 a.m. (10 minutes and 44 seconds later)
I appreciate your help so very much
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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September 10, 2005 9:44 a.m. (7 minutes and 14 seconds later)

No problem if you are still having problems post back and I will try to help.

I'm pretty sure that fuse is your problem.
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1017 Car Accepts
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Sent September 10, 2005 9:49 a.m. (4 minutes and 56 seconds later)
Marc, God bless you and thank you so much for helping me. I tried to pay $25, but it wouldn't let me enter more. I have to admit I wasn't sure if anyone would answer me so I typed in $5 to begin with. You have been an angel to me and I hope you have a blessed day :)

Donna
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Sent September 10, 2005 12:14 p.m. (2 hours and 24 minutes later)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!. I changed the battery fuse and it cranked right up. Again, thank you so much for your help. I had no one to turn to on the weekend and was stranded.

Donna
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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September 10, 2005 12:22 p.m. (7 minutes and 56 seconds later)
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