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daniel.chase@my.minotstateu.edu

Mar 25, 2009, 1:26 PM

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Grand Am Won't Turn On Sign In

Hey guys, first time here. I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am with a 2.4 L Twin Cam Engine. I don't know much about cars, so basic wording helps. Anyways, yesterday we had a blizzard but my morning class wasn't cancelled. So i went to class and on the way back, it was tough for my lil car to get through all the snow. Finally I get back to my apartment complex and i get stuck. After some help from my roommates, i was able to get out and park my car for the day (11AM). Today i didn't have no classes, but I had work at 3. So i go outside at 2:20 to start my car and let it warm and nothing even turns on. No radio, lights nothing. Right away I think, dead battery. But my lights are automatic, so i never turn them on or off. And i didn't leave no interior lights on.

What do you guys think? Still a dead battery? Something came loose when i got stuck? Other? Any help would be greatly appreciated


Loren Champlain Sr
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Mar 25, 2009, 2:54 PM

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Re: Grand Am Won't Turn On Sign In

Guest; I could be completely coincidental; Batteries are at their worst when cold. Of course, you'll want to check the connections (cables) at the battery to make sure they are clean and tight. Make sure all the belts are in place. Since you live in cold country, I'll assume that you have plenty of anti-freeze and that the engine didn't freeze. If everything checks out visibly, have the battery charged and tested.
Loren
SW Washington


Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 25, 2009, 3:00 PM

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Re: Grand Am Won't Turn On Sign In

This is to say it's acting as if stone dead and may be dead battery or a complete disconnect at a battery cable connection. You would do well to try to see it there's voltage right at the battery itself as a test and then try jumping with a willing donor car.

If battery is in fact totally dead it may react when jump is attempted so use all caution as a shorted battery could be real trouble for the donor car. It's a pill I know but best to take battery out and have it charged and tested if all else is unavailable to you where it is.

Not sure - but this battery might be a pill to remove and other stuff in the way to take out first. Just know NEG cable should be first off and last on if you do try to remove it. Good luck,

T







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