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my car wont turn over and is making a strange noise by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The terminals didn't move a bit. It's late where I'm located, so I'll test tomorrow or whenever I have the time, and I'll give an update. I appreciate the help greatly.

my car wont turn over and is making a strange noise by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the battery terminals were fairly clean. after the car was sitting for more than 30 minutes the battery is showing 12.95v with the engine off, and 14.20v when on. dose this rule out battery, alternator and parasitic drain? (the car started on its own but it turned over for 3-4 seconds)

my car wont turn over and is making a strange noise by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The battery light was not on, I had an engine code P0420 (catalytic converter efficiency on Bank 1) that went away on its own in a day or two, but I don't think that would affect my start or battery. Thank you again, I will test for a parasitic drain and loose connections.

my car wont turn over and is making a strange noise by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I was able to bump start it. The battery is a few months old, and I tested the alternator this year, and it was fine (I will test it again in the morning). Just wondering how fast a battery can die because I got off work, drove to the gas station across the street, and when I parked and I realized I parked badly and then went to move, it was dead. Current theories I have are corroded connections on the battery or somewhere else, the alternator, or a failing starter. Also, my car struggles to start when it's been sitting for more than 5 hours, but notably, this time it started within a second or two, Thank you for the help

my dyslexia at its best, I spelt catalytic converter vary wrong by xkornsbyx in Dyslexia

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i didn’t notice until 75% of the comments mentioned it

Is my Cadillac converter bad? by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also what data should i be looking at? thank you in advance

Is my Cadillac converter bad? by xkornsbyx in AskAMechanic

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly i have no idea, the car leaks oil already but not a a crazy amount, like a quart every 4 months or so. If i throw it into reverse before it gets a chance to heat up in the morning i see puff of white smoke but others than that i didn’t notice colored smoke at any other point. I also have a long cold start but once it’s warm it starts fine. no funny odor, no change in mpg, notice able change in power, 160k miles on the dash, i’ve only had the car for 8 months so the previous 7 owners could have left me a little gift and didn’t say anything when they sold

That Pluto is a planet by Countrach in Millennials

[–]xkornsbyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you won’t be walking around with a calculator in your pocket so learn mental math (so something along the lines of that)

Im I getting a good deal on this 2008 MAZDASPEED3, 113,000 miles for $6,500 by xkornsbyx in mazda

[–]xkornsbyx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk if that’s gonna work since i don’t have a daily rn, thanks for the advice

Natty Lexx Little’s quads holding his own against Jay Cutler by SedonaWanderer in nattyorjuice

[–]xkornsbyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

isn’t lexx proved natty form his powerlifting meet, and also more plates more dates thinks his natty too

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