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cjohnson84, Inkster, MI, June 24, 2011, 13:40

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car turns over but will not start. hole in battery

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  hemicuda June 24, 2011, 15:55
  

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  First you will need a new battery before any further troubleshooting can be performed, Once the new battery is installed make sure the cables are clean and tight then try and start it
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