So, lr3 won't even try to start
Call AS A n he checked.alternator n battery at 5amp but he said battery good..
jumped it.(easy).n said to run it for 45 plus minutes.
did that in driveway then went to buy charger.
wouldn't start at Wal-Mart.
jumped.easy again.
charges for over 2 hrs and noting, zip.
stuck key in and doesn't show "ignition in key".on.dash.
mot.showjmg.fully charged so charging again.
Back story;
would occassionaly mot start but could.move cables m would start.
had oil changed and they put electric emergency brakes on.
I never use them so drive off to get kid 90 miles away.
got bad smell n couldn't fig out.
Dash started flashing, radio squealing, emergency brake light finally went on.
pushed down eng brake thong n light went.off.
got kid.n car started again nut smell came.back.
pulled.over and.utubed found manual release and that worked.
got home.and wknt start so I called AAA .

are there ignition start fuses to look for?
should or.could.i disable.my alarm sys to help.it?
it's a.new.day so should I make sure bat fully charged n hope just starts up?
should crank shaft sensor be suspect?

freaking cuz have 10yo son m have to.return today 90 miles

 

What check did he do on the alternator? It may not be charging enough
Sounds like classic non charging battery with all of those warning lights. Also check the ground cable from the battery to the fender. If alternator is good, and the cable is bad, it will run until the charged battery runs down.

Let us know the outcome, it could help someone else searching the forum for the same issues


General Disclaimer: I could be wrong.

Jeff

 

Ok, I'll keep u posted

 

He had some handheld thing that checked alternator n battery and it printed out results

 

OK. so if the alternator is good, and the battery you put in and charge it up over night is good, then the car dies after running for a while, your battery is not charging and you are draining it down while you drive.

In fact , do this:

1. Remove battery.
2. Place on charger overnight.
3. Remove ground cable lug behind where the battery mounts
4. Inspect ground cable. Look for corrosion on outside of insulation
5. Bend each inch of the cable a little and if one part of the cable is easier to bend than other parts of the cable.
6. Inspect both batter terminal and make sure e will tighten up on battery posts.
7. Coat battery posts, cable terminals, and ground terminal with dielectric grease to help insure proper electrical connection.
8 Re assemble in reverse order and see how long you can drive before it dies.

Hope this helps

Jeff

 

Damn, as it were, the new AAA guy tested and.replaces battery then BAMM, works
he said.other guy prob was.trying to save me.money by telling new.to charge it n it should be good, by, that just made.me.think.and stress needlessly..thx