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Visitor, 3.1L V6, Springfield, MO, June 16, 2011, 10:59

went to gasstation yesterday and when came back out car wouldnt start dad replaced starter that oreillys said was fried and still wont start lights on dash, radio and headlights all work makes no noise or anything when go to start

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    hemicuda June 16, 2011, 12:13
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    Sounds like one cell in your battery has shorted and your getting enough power to play the radio etc but not enough amps to engage the starter, Have the battery tested under load at a auto parts store Napa,Sears,Pep boys etc

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