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Old 08-26-2018, 08:38 PM   #47433
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Originally Posted by spike021 View Post
Is anyone around? I’m stuck in SF not with anyone and my car isn’t starting. The battery seems fine. When I try to start the car like usual it makes a slight whirring sound and then stops. It won’t fire or anything.
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Does it actually turn over?
I think I know that sound. I think that's a low battery.
What do you mean by "seems fine"? Have you checked the voltage? I'm guessing it's so low the starter doesn't kick in, but the dash lights and stuff works. Below 10V or something, I guess?
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