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Question: acura rl not starting

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hotelwala, Indianapolis, IN, August 25, 2009, 22:54

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Yesterday my car wouldn't start, thought it was just the battery, today went and got a new battery, car still wouldn't start it would just make a clicking noise. The car will start if you jump it, so could it be the alternator or could it be that my starter is bad?

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  munkyrench August 26, 2009, 12:19
  

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  It wont be the alternator. I would check the battery cables at the battery and at the starter. Make sure the connections are clean and tight.
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