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Tess
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Feb 11, 2008, 10:14 AM
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car starting problems
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I'm a single mom and have not a clue to the best thing I should do.
My 2004 Isuzu Rodeo won't start and I think it's the batteries. The interior light is dim and the headlights won't come on. There isn't anyone around to give me a jump because they are at work. Though I may have a tow company come by in the afternoon. If I get it started, what should I do next besides take it to a fix it shop. I don't want to be stuck with a huge bill I can't pay.
So here's part of the trucks history:
It had the alternator replaced about 2 years ago.
Batteries were replaced 2 1/2 years ago
There was a worn belt with cracks that needed to be replaced soon. The mechanic did tell me if it broke the car won't start at all so I'm guessing it's a fan belt.
The engine light came on this weekend and had the catalytic converter replaced that is still under warrentee.
Any suggestions?
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Double J
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Feb 11, 2008, 11:40 AM
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Re: car starting problems
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Your going to need to have the battery tested as well as the charging system and the electrical system checked for draws when the vehicle is off...
If the belt broke before it was shut off,you would have certainly known that....
First things first....see if it will jump start...if so have the batteries tested..
IF battery/batteries are 2 1/2 years old you may have some sort of warranty still on them...Pro-rated warranty which means basically you pay for the months used towards a new battery....some batteries come with a free 2 year or 3 year replacement period ..so check into that as well...
If its known the belt is worn....HAVE it replaced....
this type of basic maintenance thats usually neglected will let you down and cost you much much more than if you had replaced it when told it was bad....
make sure you test for electrical draws...if there is one you certainly don't want to drain any new battery....
hope this helps.....
post back your results...we are here to help you....
JIM
(This post was edited by JIM N on Feb 11, 2008, 1:17 PM)
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