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Cavalier Won't Start - 10/10/2006 12:19:45 PM   
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I have a 96 Cavalier, and the dash lights come on when the key is turned to on. The starter was just replaced. No sound or clicking or anything. Just turn the key and nothing happens. I thought about the ignition switch, but if I turn on the fan and have the radio on, when I turn the key to start, the radio and fan shut down, which I think all cars do that when starting, so I don't think it would be the ignition switch. What else could it be and is there some way to just jump the starter with a screwdriver or something to get it to spin and crank the engine. I guess I need to check if there is power getting to the starter in the first place, but how should I go about doing that? Any input on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 10/11/2006 11:20:20 AM   
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you can take the starter off and just check it with a battery. check to make sure all the wires are tight that go to the starter.
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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 10/11/2006 9:03:02 PM   
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K, the starter works and has been tested. It's good. I'm going to recheck the wires and make sure it's all tight before going further. Thanks.

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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 10/12/2006 9:48:23 AM   
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Did you check the battery itself?

Just because the dash lights , radio , and fan come on doesn't mean there's enough cranking amps for the starter.

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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 10/12/2006 4:45:17 PM   
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Yeah, the battery is crap, but I did have jumper cables from another vehicle to boost the car. But even with the jumper cables hooked up, nothing, nada, no clicking, no sound whatsoever coming from the starter.

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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 10/25/2006 10:44:03 AM   
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If the battery has an internal short ( which can happen) the vehicle won't start even with jumper cables.

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RE: Cavalier Won't Start - 5/13/2008 6:09:37 PM   
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It could be your Ignition module I had this problem with my Honda civic wouldn't make a noise but all other fireing was o.k.

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