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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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Default HELP!! My car's not starting!!

I've read some threads already on this forum, yet i can't seem to find the answer to my problem...
When I to start the car, the lights for the dash come on and it seems like the car's is ready to start. But when i turn the ignition, all i get is a little click when i turn and the car doesn't start. Also, when i open my car door, the headlights start flashing and I get little beeping sounds, like if you left your lights on and your key in the car. PLZ HELP ME!!
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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Battery? Alt? Standard? If so push the clutch down then start... could be many things bro... check those if not im sure someone will direct you in the right way...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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sry...its a manual trans and YES im pushing the clutch down...the batt's not the problem because I JUST put a new one in yesterday...i thought it was so thas why i bought a new batt for my car. alt? standard? dunno wat that's supposed to mean...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Blown alternator? Also can u turn the car over manually (by hand) by pulling the belts? Check the starter is another...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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how would i chek the starter?
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Any AutoZone, Advance Auto store can check it for ya... for free. You can also take it out smell or see if its burnt...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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thx SOOO much Pelka for everything so far!! You're a real lifesaver...
anyways, since i cant move the car rite now cuz it wont start, I'm trying to find the starter. Do you kno where it would be in the engine? (Sry, I'm not a real engine savvy person)
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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o yea...the little red light on the panel next to the cup holder is constantly blinking...dunno if that means anything or not.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by isyiwang
o yea...the little red light on the panel next to the cup holder is constantly blinking...dunno if that means anything or not.
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This is most likely your aftermarket alarm... my indicator light is located next to my cupholder... what year Lude? Auto/Standard? Im assuming auto cuz of the cupholder...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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i have a 94 vtec lude and yes, its the alarm. I asked the previous owner and he mentioned that it was his old alarm which doesnt work anymore(??). But, where's the starter for the car in the engine? Sry like i said, dont kno much bout the engine YET
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