"sauj108" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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> Ive a Chevy Cavalier 2000, which I use every now and then, and was
> parked for about 2 weeks without being cranked. After two weeks when I
> tried to crank it wont start. The batteries look fine, I changed
> spark plugs, but still no luck. When I turn the key it makes a
> rattling kind of noise from under the hood. Please help me with some
> good suggestions.
>
> thanks
>
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What do you mean the battery looks fine? No matter how hard you stare,
there's no way you'll be able to tell be looking.
Did you put it on a charger or at least check it with a voltmeter? Normal
charge should be high 11 to mid 12 volts. That rattling noise is probably
your solenoid trying to close with insufficient power to counteract the
spring that holds it open.

School is open, right?
"Steve" <swragg@cabletv.on.ca> wrote in message
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> "sauj108" <none@000.com> wrote in message
> news:1209914_7476738f444d997a0753f4d352fb243c@auto boardz.com...
>> Ive a Chevy Cavalier 2000, which I use every now and then, and was
>> parked for about 2 weeks without being cranked. After two weeks when I
>> tried to crank it wont start. The batteries look fine, I changed
>> spark plugs, but still no luck. When I turn the key it makes a
>> rattling kind of noise from under the hood. Please help me with some
>> good suggestions.
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> --
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>> interface
>> Thread archive:
>> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/Car-won-st...ict248947.html
>
> What do you mean the battery looks fine? No matter how hard you stare,
> there's no way you'll be able to tell be looking.
> Did you put it on a charger or at least check it with a voltmeter? Normal
> charge should be high 11 to mid 12 volts. That rattling noise is probably
> your solenoid trying to close with insufficient power to counteract the
> spring that holds it open.




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What's that supposed to mean?
Any mechanic who is worth the cars they work on knows the simplest solution
is usually the most logical one.

What's your suggestion for sauj, buddy?

"Shep" <djsljsrn@capital.net> wrote in message news:1221687383_2280@isp.n...
> School is open, right?
> "Steve" <swragg@cabletv.on.ca> wrote in message
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>> "sauj108" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>> news:1209914_7476738f444d997a0753f4d352fb243c@auto boardz.com...
>>> Ive a Chevy Cavalier 2000, which I use every now and then, and was
>>> parked for about 2 weeks without being cranked. After two weeks when I
>>> tried to crank it wont start. The batteries look fine, I changed
>>> spark plugs, but still no luck. When I turn the key it makes a
>>> rattling kind of noise from under the hood. Please help me with some
>>> good suggestions.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> --
>>> Posted at author's request, using moderated http://www.AutoBoardz.com
>>> interface
>>> Thread archive:
>>> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/Car-won-st...ict248947.html
>>
>> What do you mean the battery looks fine? No matter how hard you stare,
>> there's no way you'll be able to tell be looking.
>> Did you put it on a charger or at least check it with a voltmeter?
>> Normal charge should be high 11 to mid 12 volts. That rattling noise is
>> probably your solenoid trying to close with insufficient power to
>> counteract the spring that holds it open.
>
>
>
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"Steve" <swragg@cabletv.on.ca> wrote in message
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> What's that supposed to mean?
> Any mechanic who is worth the cars they work on knows the simplest
> solution is usually the most logical one.
>
> What's your suggestion for sauj, buddy?

Take it to a mechanic, OR get involved and learn what he or she is doing.
I admire anyone who will come on here and ask dumb questions, but use
that as a stepping stone to learn something.

All too many, nowadays, recognize only the keys, and a few more recognize
the need for fuel.

We will see if sauj takes the rope and swings through the forest like
Tarzan,
or if he hangs by his balls.