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Old June 8th, 2009, 11:58 AM
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im stuck. i have a olds cutlass that just stopped working. when i turn the key the nothing happens i have tried a new starter but nothing happened. it didnt even click.
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Old June 8th, 2009, 1:11 PM
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sorry its a 1970 olds cutlass wt a 350 rocket.
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When you turn the key on do the dash lights come on?
If so, have you tried jumping the starter?
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Old June 9th, 2009, 1:47 PM
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yeah the lights r on.yeah i tried jumping it wt a screw driver just to see if it would kick on but nothing
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When you turn the key to the start position due the dash lights dim or go out? If so you ether have a bad battery or a bad connection to the starter.
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