Friday I noticed the lights get dim when I use my power windows. Sunday my car wont start. Cant get in touch with my mechanic relative (the only mechanic who under charges me)
2007-10-23 15:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
Tried a jump. The car still wouldnt turn over. (now, after days of numerous attempts at starting, the battery is about dead, and probably could use a jump) It doesnt seem to be getting a spark.
2007-10-23 16:20:08 · update #1
Sounds to me like you need a new alternator or battery.
2007-10-23 16:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by jenabel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your battery is pretty dead. It may be that it is just old, or that the alternator is not charging in properly or maybe your interior light or something is left on and draining it. If you can get it going with a jump or boost from another car, let it run for a while (maybe an hour) then go to most any auto supply shop and ask them if they can test the battery.
A small battery charger may be a good investment until your relative turns up
2007-10-23 23:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Answerer 1, it sounds like you need a new battery of alternator. Then again you might just have a short in the wiring somewhere that has drained your battery. I would go get my battery or alternator tested. Most parts stores (AutoZone, Advanced, or O'Rielly's) will do this with little or no charge. Then you can be sure what the problem is.
2007-10-23 23:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Elroy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Classic symptom of corroded battery cables...replace the postive wire to the starter...the mechanic may have to dew this
2007-10-27 05:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by who 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to clean and repair the connetion of the battery wire on the starter motor, its probably corroded and dirty
after that it should jump start
2007-10-23 23:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by chezzrob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its time is up, those older cars have a sensor that shuts them down when they are a hazard on the road
2007-10-23 23:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by xyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.1 engine ah they go throu starters tap starter while someone turns key this should start it and replace starter
2007-10-26 18:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by jpattonfamily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋