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Expert: Robert Summers - 11/7/2007


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Have a 99 chev cavalier 2.2L,When I turn the key the to start the car the starter will not energize, not even a click.I can however use a jumper on the starter and the  car starts but shuts off after a few seconds. any clues ?

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Hi Brian... sounds like you have a problem in the wireing for the start circut. check the connections, clean the ones that are bad. also put test light on the small wire at the solonid and turn the key, it should light up... if it doesn't check for an open in the circut, if it does change the solonid on the starter. hope this helps

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Robert Summers

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domestic auto/truck repair, auto body, painting. I currently own a large auto/truck/marine repair shop. 40 years certified 310S,310T,310B in ontario Canada

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40 years certified 310S,310T,310B ontario qualified, 7 years with GM have owned my own shop now for the past 27 years.was automotive marketing director for large auto parts supplier.

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CFIB (current) past member AARO and APAA.

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grade 12 plus 2 years college. many aftermarket training courses

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