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Old 11-19-2010, 07:55 AM
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I never had any problems starting my 00 blazer, but this morning i turn the key and nothing? the battery is brand new, my headlights work and radio and interior lights come on but there is nothing when i turn the key? now i haven't had any signs or problem that would of warned me that my starter was going. any ideas?
 
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Old 11-19-2010, 07:58 AM
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No click or anything? What do you have available to you in terms of tools to test things out?
 
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Old 11-19-2010, 08:08 AM
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nope no clicking nothing. I dont have any test tools. i never really was good with anything electrical so i never bought any lol. I have basic car knowledge, oil change, plugs, wires, alternator, basic stuff.
 
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Well, you could try hitting on the starter with a hammer or other suitable blunt object to see if it is just the solenoid...
 
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ok thanks
 
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nope banging it didnt do anything
 
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well i found out what it was when i pulled the old starter out, the wire that runs from the starter to the celluloid was corroded in half thus no warning symptoms. thank for the help.
 
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