Wish I was close enough to help, msbelle. If you get the battery out, you can have it tested at an auto parts store for free.
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Gudanov - Aug 10, 2018 3:22:45 pm PDT #28236 of 30002
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Gudanov - Aug 10, 2018 3:25:11 pm PDT #28237 of 30002
Coding and Sleeping
Since it couldn't be jump started, it's most likely a bad battery. Could be the starter, but that's a lot less likely.
EpicTangent - Aug 10, 2018 3:32:26 pm PDT #28238 of 30002
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If not AAA, does your insurance have roadside assistance? I've had more than one battery replaced by roadside assistance.
Gudanov - Aug 10, 2018 3:42:05 pm PDT #28239 of 30002
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Make sure you wear some eye protection if you remove/replace the battery yourself. There is a slight change of a minor explosion, almost never happens, but eye protection is still a good idea.
-t - Aug 10, 2018 3:44:05 pm PDT #28240 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sounds like you have sussed it out, msbelle.
Hi, Zen! Yay new car for good reason!
So, on my way home I noticed that I could see 4 helicopters at once, which is unusual (typical number of helicopters that I see in a day would be zero, more than one at a time is Something). Just got a Nicole text that there are evacuations due to grass fire. Not super close to me, but I guess I am under an alert. I just hope they get it managed soon.
6pm - too early to just go to bed? That's not being alert, but I'm tired.
Zenkitty - Aug 10, 2018 4:22:24 pm PDT #28241 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Hi, -t!
sarameg - Aug 10, 2018 4:33:40 pm PDT #28242 of 30002
I'd AAA or whatever it, get it fixed.
And not tell him.
But I'm petty & not a parent. And it our house, there wasn't any question that I was responsible for basic maintenance of the car I used ( aka, mom said ' it needs an oil change, take it in after school, I'll pay you back.')
Gudanov - Aug 10, 2018 4:51:48 pm PDT #28243 of 30002
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Thanks, Zen. Congrats on the new ride.
msbelle - Aug 10, 2018 5:14:10 pm PDT #28244 of 30002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
The car started the second time I turned the key. I've tried since Sunday evening more than twice, so I have NO IDEA. It is not the battery. Intermittent failures to start, probably the mechanic's favorite thing to try and fix. I'll be taking it in on Monday for an oil change and have them do a once over once again.
Since I posted that and got the car started, I took it for a drive, filled it up, cleaned out his trash and put all the car stuff I bought him in the trunk and put the "top" on the trunk in the hatchback, the cover, I guess. It was just on the floor. He has made no attempt to do anything with the car.
And then I cleaned out the garage. I was gonna wash both cars, but the cleaning took a while and it's after 9 now, so cars maybe washed tomorrow. The good news is, now both cars fit in the garage with plenty of room. YAY.
-t - Aug 10, 2018 5:29:40 pm PDT #28245 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That is awesome, msbelle! Fitting both cars in the garage is always an accomplishment in my book.