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Question: I have a 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. 6 cyl. The car will not start.

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jfgmjr, New Cumberland, PA, January 17, 2012, 10:53
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Called AAA for a jump start and nothing. No "rrrr" or anything. Lights, etc were not left on. Starter seemed to be okay before. The car ran fine. I parked it and went to start it and nothing. Battery tests fine for cold crank, etc. Now I have to have it towed! Any ideas why it wont start?

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    Greg's Orange Auto (4512 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 769-6971
    globalhelper January 17, 2012, 12:51
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    could be your battery is just shorted internally and will not take a jump

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    jfgmjr, January 18, 2012, 10:18
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    Thank you for the response. I was told it was a fuse that blew the starter. I am not sure. I used to dabble in working on cars, but everything is too different now. Thanks again for the help.

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    gmc4me January 17, 2012, 14:06
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    I aggree with globalhelper. Bad cell inside the battery.

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    jfgmjr, January 18, 2012, 10:20
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    Thanks to you too! I see you both agree. I am told to replace the starter. It will run into more money than I thought. I did manage to replace the battery - too hard! I posted another question. I appreciate your response.

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