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Problems With 88 Turbo Ii

Old Aug 5, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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I can't get my turboII to do anything, this is what it does, u go to turn the key to start the engine and it does nothing, all u can here is the starter relay click, i noticed that "None" of my dash lights are coming on, the only one that comes on is the brake light when the emegency brake is on.pretty much everything else work electronically such as the headlights and whatnot..Its like the computer is not gettn any power when u try to start the car. I dont know if the security system is jamed on it or something,...Need some serious help...Thanks
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Stupid question, but it must be asked what the story with yopur battery/ charging system, terminals?
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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maybe an altrenator? thats what happened to my moms lumina just clicked so i changed the alt. and havn't had a prob. since
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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maybe look at the fuses too?



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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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If the battery has a full charge it should start whether the alternator is good or bad. I'd check and see what the terminals look like, then have the battery tested make sure it is holding a charge.
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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It's not the battery, because i just put a new one in it and i replaced the battery cables too, also not a fuse cause i check that too
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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i also tried push startin it and it did nothing too...just adding that little bit of info to help out
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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since you say you just replaced the battery and cables take a good look at where the connections are mounted (starter and ground) although you may think you got them tight enough, constant vibration can cause them to loosen up quickly. The amount of amps to turn on your brake light is not that high in comparison as the amount of amps it takes your starter to engage. WHat caused you to replace the battery in the first place? Just because the battery is new does not mean it cannot be discharged by a draw in your electircal system. What happens when you jump start it?
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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the same thing, u can here the starter relays click and that's it
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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i also put the booster pack on it just to make sure it wasnt the battery and it still did the same thing...If it was the battery then it should have started with 14 volts...That's y i tried to push start it

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