So.....this happened...
Burning Brakes
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Mine did that while living in the Caribbean, I never had a car not jump start with cables, in my case it was the starter. Advanced in Puerto Rico had auto repair bays,(previously was a Western Auto) got a heavy duty starter from them cause I was without my tools. Stateside again 👍🏻
Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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Update: Battery wasnt the only problem. 
Turning the key, all the dash lights flicker and flash, DIC goes nuts, and car rolls over but wont start. Checked fuel pressure, nothing....but fuses and relays all check out good. Starter and solenoid check out good.
So, I removed the ignition switch and - walla - four contacts are burnt. Ordered another online, it'll be here sometime this week.
Turning the key, all the dash lights flicker and flash, DIC goes nuts, and car rolls over but wont start. Checked fuel pressure, nothing....but fuses and relays all check out good. Starter and solenoid check out good. So, I removed the ignition switch and - walla - four contacts are burnt. Ordered another online, it'll be here sometime this week.
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Melting Slicks
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Thank you, Jack.
New ignition switch fixed all the problems. Possible the worn battery caused a higher load thru the switch causing it to fail? Who knows?
Nice to see my fuel pump puts out 55lbs when the key is turned, and 60lbs at idle, though.
New ignition switch fixed all the problems. Possible the worn battery caused a higher load thru the switch causing it to fail? Who knows?
Nice to see my fuel pump puts out 55lbs when the key is turned, and 60lbs at idle, though.
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i keep similar portable jumpers in each car. used them several times so far for my own and other people's cars. they've always been a lifesaver.
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