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2006 Acura TL

Question: What causes the engine not to turn when attempting to start it up with the key?

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unhappy_owner, 3.2L V6, Dublin, CA, April 26, 2011, 10:19

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I placed the key into the ignition to start my car and the engine does not turn or crank at all. All the lights, clocks, locks, alarm work. Tried to jump the car, but it is not the battery. Could it be the key is warn which is coded?

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Answer #1

mastertech6371 April 26, 2011, 10:25

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was the security light blinking??

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hemicuda April 26, 2011, 10:39

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So it will jump start? Does the car have the original battery? If so its 5 years old and probably has a shorted cell and will produce enough power to light the lights etc but not enough amps to engage the starter. A Napa auto parts store will load test the battery for free
Pleasanton Auto Parts
3724 Stanley Blvd
Suite A
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tel: (925) 462-6500

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Hal... (see my shops), April 26, 2011, 10:53

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How many keys do you have? Try the spare to make sure. Might just be the starter. Jon's at Dublin Auto. Call him at (925)828-0243

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