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Help! Battery Died now car won't start after charging it

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Old 04-28-10, 08:26 PM
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1991 LS400 - So my 2 year old son turned the auto light switch and the lights were on for about 7 hours. The battery was dead obviously so we charged the battery and the car still wouldn't start. No clicking noise at all. Could it have messed up the starter? Any help is appreciated...
Old 04-28-10, 08:35 PM
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check and clean the battery terminals
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Def re-check the battery connections. Sounds like they are not tight enough; particularly the positive. My 92 is tempramental sometimes as well. When I connect my battery (car sits for long periods so I unhook), sometimes (even after tightening) I go to turn the key and nothing. Go back under the hood and move the cable around a little bit and she starts right up. I then re-tighten for a good solid connection. Yours may be the same.
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Thanks I will def try that in the morning....I hope thats the problem...much appreciated trukn1 and Li ls4
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well..........
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You nailed on the head! Went out in the morning removed and replaced the cables. Started right up! Thanks for the exact diagnostic....
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