Oct 23, 2011 #1 S sundance New member Joined Jul 23, 2008 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Points 1 I turn the key on, the dash lights come on, turn the key to start, all lights go out but car does not start.
I turn the key on, the dash lights come on, turn the key to start, all lights go out but car does not start.
Oct 24, 2011 #2 D DonR Member Joined Jul 7, 2008 Messages 188 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Have the battery checked to make sure it isn't weak. The starter takes a lot of juice to work, but the lights take much less.
Have the battery checked to make sure it isn't weak. The starter takes a lot of juice to work, but the lights take much less.
Oct 25, 2011 #3 B bandit_60 Member Joined Feb 1, 2009 Messages 159 Reaction score 0 Points 16 check the battery terminals. they might not be contacting good enough from corrode or loose.
Oct 30, 2011 #4 C CournelSanders New member Joined Aug 12, 2011 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Points 1 What method did you use to verify the available cranking amperage of the battery? Was your test simply "the dash lights come on"? Then you are an idiot. Get a jump start and take it to someone who understands electricity 101.
What method did you use to verify the available cranking amperage of the battery? Was your test simply "the dash lights come on"? Then you are an idiot. Get a jump start and take it to someone who understands electricity 101.