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Old May 13, 2002 | 06:38 PM
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When I woke up to go to school, my car wouldn't start. Nothing electrical would work, the head lights, interior lights, horn, locks, rear hatch, etc... I just replaced the alternator Friday, and the battery has around 12 v using a voltometer.

While turning the key and cussing, sometimes the interior lights flash on, but then go out. Once in a great while, the horn will honk. What in the heck is going on with my car? :confused:

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Old May 13, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Make sure your battery cables are tight and the terminals are clean at the battery.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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They are tight and clean
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Old May 13, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Don't want to offend, but you need to remove those battery cables and the bolts from the cable to see if the connection is good.

Otherwise trace battery cables to juction points to see where you have a bad connection.
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