Need Help. Car just died

louie1487 · Post by **louie1487** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:03 pm

My friend has a 2000 lanos sedan auto tranny. His car was sitting for about 3 months. 2 days ago he cranks it to move it so he can inflate the tires. After inflating the tires, he tries to crank it and nothing works. No lights, ac, radio, etc. Starter doesnt try to start. Car started perfectly the first time. I checked fuses under dash and under hood and all worked just fine including the main fuse. Car has new battery and new battery terminals.

Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance

BosnianLanos · Post by **BosnianLanos** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:06 pm

Well, if it isn't the battery or fuses. Check the alternator and grounds

If its not the alternator check the timing belt.

And then check your checkbook.

mezomaster · Post by **mezomaster** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:15 pm

also check the positive (+) red wire which goes to the starter, and check the contact where u put the keys

Turtle_Wax · Post by **Turtle_Wax** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:21 pm

Also check that all the multiplug connectors are properly connected. Located behind the side kick panel next to the indoor fuses.

Spider · Post by **Spider** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:38 am

Remove the battery cables from the battery posts and clean everything till it shines.
Than try it.
And, if you don't already have one ?
Get a 'digital multi meter' (inexpensive at any auto parts store, Wal-Mart, etc. and comes w/instructions)

Set it at 20 VDC and start checking the stuff mentioned above.
This way you can find out where the juice is going and where it isn't going and than act accordingly.

Please keep us posted ?

louie1487 · Post by **louie1487** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:22 pm

thanks guys. imma start now. ill keep u posted

louie1487 · Post by **louie1487** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:55 pm

Ok. got car to crank. must have been the paint on the battery terminals. didnt let connectors make a good contact. Thx guys

Now car makes a horrible noise and doesnt have any power in 1st gear until about 3K rpm.

Ill will post a sound click and see what you guys think.

Also, does anyone have a DIY for the timing belt.

Thanks again.

daewoomofo · Post by **daewoomofo** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:00 am

its in the how to section of the forum.

louie1487 · Post by **louie1487** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:08 am

Thx. I actually found it after I posted that comment.