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Old 11-27-2010, 12:10 PM
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Default Newbie- Engine Wont Start

I just bought this turd at a auction. It wound not start at the auction, it had to be jumped. Got it home and replaced the battery & it still wouldnt start. Hooked up the jumper cables and I dont know what I did but it started, it ran rough for a few minutes it then smoothed out, killed the engine, took my jumper cables off and got busy doing something else. When I came back to piddle with it again it wouldnt start.. All the lights worked, stereo, inside pannel lights all work.
I hooked it back up to my truck to try to jump start it again and it wouldnt start..
Ok guys what is the trick here, what am I missing here... ? Helpe before I go nuts or do something drastic...

Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Fort Worth Texas who could work on it ?
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Old 11-27-2010, 07:16 PM
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I'd double check the terminals and connections
Is the replacement battery the proper specs ?
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:37 AM
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O'Reilly claims it's the correct battery ?
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Old 11-28-2010, 03:01 PM
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Does it crank ? and just not start or not crank ? It might have an alarm system thats preventing starting
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