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Old 01-25-10, 01:56 PM
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Recently my 94 SC400 started having issues. The problems started when the temperature began to drop. I can turn the key on and all lighting and radios come on. Try to start the engine and nothing happens. No clicks, whirs or sounds aside from the fuel pump....
Old 01-30-10, 02:04 PM
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Make sure the battery terminals are clean and the battery is well grounded. If the battery terminals are corroded, it may not allow enough current through to start the car (the starter draws a lot), but allow enough power to run the radio, etc.
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No corrosion on the battery....sometimes it fires right up and at other times it won't do anything....
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Take car/battery to Auto Zone or someplace and have it load checked, if good, then check to see if the ground connection corroded (check opposite end from Battery!)
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Loose connection was the prob......from the battery to the fuse box....
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