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Old 01-02-2011, 09:02 AM
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Hi Lyle,

The first thing I'd do is clean off your battery terminals and then once you've reattached them cover the terminals in petroleum jelly.

Give that a go first - nice and simple first!
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When you first tried to start did it turn over?
You could have a battery that is on the way out or something was left on in the car or a failing alternator.
All battery connections is a good first place to start.

Good Luck !!
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