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Question: Car doesn't start anymore

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Dr. Tran, Beverly Hills, CA, November 04, 2009, 18:13
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the car was starting up, but i didnt touch it for about 2-3 weeks and now it isnt starting and the windows arent working either, but i could hear the ignition whirring.
and then a day or so after i hear no response from the ignition at all.
do i just have to replace the fuse box?

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    dandd November 05, 2009, 13:33
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    I think that your battery is dead or very weak, 2-3 weeks of sitting with an old battery can take them out. Check the open pole voltage on the positive and negative terminals. It needs to be at least 12.6 volts, 12.8 is better. If your turn on your Bright Headlights, how bright are they?

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    Dr. Tran, November 05, 2009, 15:23
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    the lights wont even turn on anymore, none of the windows are working either. if the battery is the problem, where does the fuse box come in on all of this?

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