I have a 2002 galant gtz that won't turn over.What are some of the things I should try first.

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Originally Posted by drobins11

I have a 2002 galant gtz that wont turn over.What are some of the things I should try first.

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Step #1 Check your battery...

Also check shifter is all the way in park or neutral.

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Originally Posted by smoothy

Step #1 Check your battery...........

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Doesn't seem like battery it sounds like it wants to start but won't turn over.

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Originally Posted by Stratmando

Also check shifter is all the way in park or neutral.

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Car is all the way in park.

How much voltage on the battery or how bright are the headlights?
I don't understand "it wants to start, but won't turn over"
If it won't turn over, it will Never start, unless push started.
1 Do you hear any clicks?
2 Does the engine turn over, but won't run?

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Originally Posted by drobins11

doesnt seem like battery it sounds like it wants to start but wont turn over.

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That is exactly what a weak battery does for a symptom in that grey area between stone cold dead and barely able to start the car.

If you can pull it out and take it to a Autoparts store and have it load tested by them... you might have your answer quickly.

If it cranks but won't start:

. Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check for codes.

. Verify that the timing belt didn't break or slip.

. Check for fuel. Can you hear the fuel pump run, when the ignition switch is turned to ON?

. Focus on the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor, if the problem persists.

Pulled the battery out. I read owners manual says use a 12 volt battery does it matter if the battery is bigger than the old battery but 12volt anyway. Does the size of the battery make a diffrence as long as the volts is the same.

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Originally Posted by drobins11

pulled the battery out. I read owners manual says use a 12 volt battery does it matter if the battery is bigger than the old battery but 12volt anyway. Does the size of the battery make a diffrence as long as the volts is the same.

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Take the OLD battery to the store... and tell them what kind of car it is... if the battery is more than 4 years old.. odds are its bad...

If its bad when they test it... get what they tell you it needs... ASK THEM... there are different kinds for a reason... because yes it matters.

I agree with smoothy, get a New Battery that fits, for that car, It sounds expensive, but a Bad Battery leaving you Stranded at a bad time/place, plus putting your Alternator and Starter and Charging System with the extra load is not worth it.

If you need to know a good brand... I like Interstate, over 32 years using them rarely a problem... which ones do I hate... Exide and Motorcraft.