Hey,
THis morning I went to the local library a mile away, and when I got back to my car, it wouldn't start! What gives? When I switched the key to the "on" position, the Tach flipped out and there was an awful groaning noise. Some came to give me a jump so now the car is in the driveway and being charged.

Does anyone know what might have caused this? As far as I knew, the battery was ok (it's an Interstate that's about 3 and a half years old) and I think the alternator is also ok. My car was just at the mechanic to get all the fluids and fan belts changed yesterday. Could there be a short somewhere that's draining the battery? Is the battery a dud?

Any advice or info would be much appreciated. I'm afraid to take this car anywhere now not knowing if it'll start up again. Oh, eventhough the car wouldn't start, the lights and stereo worked just fine.

Also, I noticed that on my way back, the ACC fan blew fast on the "slow" setting, normally on the "auto" setting, and not at all on the "high" setting. Thanks!

Alex

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