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Old 01-16-2004, 11:15 AM
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Default Car didnt start this morning, it seemed like it wanted to crank over but...

It wouldnt. So I tried boosting it to no avail, I called a tow truck to tow it to the dealer. He got in the car and started it. He said I should have pressed the gas pedal. I did do that but it didnt work. I know it's cold here in NY and me living on the water doesnt help. What could it have been ? Should I still take it to the dealer? TIA..AA...
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Did you just move the car last time (i.e. just start it briefly)?? It was just flooded!
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Default Did the engine turn over but not fire, or did it not even turn over?

If the started can crank the engine, but does not fire,, it may be flooded. If the dealer told you to press the gas, Did he tell you to press it to the floor and hold it there til the car fired?
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Default The dealer didnt tell me anything, I never got there....

The tow driver did it...
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Default I think so also. I just bought a new battery as well and everything else is OK.

Last time I drove it was last night coming home from work about 8pm. I went straight home about a 15min ride, parked the car and stayed in all night, this morning it just didnt start. Thanks for the input....
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Default Please answer Mike's question - did it turn over or not?

Pretty significant if it didn't. Otherwise, maybe flooded.
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