Posted in the newbie forum first, so this is a follow up:
Issue:
Car will not start - not even getting dash lights to come on when I turn the key. Unable to jump it.
Troubleshooting so far:
History:
Car has been sitting for over a year, but I continually cranked it every weekend and drove it around the block monthly, and occasionally would drive it to work. A few months ago I drove it to the new house.
Made it a few miles until it lost power and died. After several attempts I was able to jump it and get it home. Cranked it every weekend with no problem, until I drove it around the block. Made it a half mile and it slowly died. This time, unable to crank. Needed a tow.
Suspicion:
Anyone have an idea for what I should try next?
Thank you for your time.
Issue:
Car will not start - not even getting dash lights to come on when I turn the key. Unable to jump it.
Troubleshooting so far:
- Bench tested alternator at AZ
- New Battery
- Checked/replaced (most?) ground wires/battery cables
- Gas/oil levels good
- Drove it to the dealer for a diagnostic (before it stopped running) and all they found were oil leaks and codes for an air leak
History:
Car has been sitting for over a year, but I continually cranked it every weekend and drove it around the block monthly, and occasionally would drive it to work. A few months ago I drove it to the new house.
Made it a few miles until it lost power and died. After several attempts I was able to jump it and get it home. Cranked it every weekend with no problem, until I drove it around the block. Made it a half mile and it slowly died. This time, unable to crank. Needed a tow.
Suspicion:
- PCM?
- Bad battery cables?
- Starter?
- Something I've never even heard of?
- Squirrels??
Anyone have an idea for what I should try next?
Thank you for your time.