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    May 29, 2012, 07:59 AM
    2002 galant gtz won't turn over
    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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    May 29, 2012, 08:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by drobins11 View Post
    I have a 2002 galant gtz that wont turn over.What are some of the things I should try first.
    Step #1 Check your battery...
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    May 29, 2012, 08:12 AM
    Also check shifter is all the way in park or neutral.
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    May 29, 2012, 08:23 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    Step #1 Check your battery...........
    Doesn't seem like battery it sounds like it wants to start but won't turn over.
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    May 29, 2012, 08:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Also check shifter is all the way in park or neutral.
    Car is all the way in park.
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    May 29, 2012, 08:34 AM
    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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    May 29, 2012, 08:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by drobins11 View Post
    doesnt seem like battery it sounds like it wants to start but wont turn over.
    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.
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    May 29, 2012, 08:58 AM
    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.
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    May 29, 2012, 12:25 PM
    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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    May 29, 2012, 12:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by drobins11 View Post
    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.
    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.
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    May 29, 2012, 04:37 PM
    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.
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    May 29, 2012, 04:49 PM
    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.
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