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ignition short or battery terminals??

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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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ignition short or battery terminals??

ok guys i need some help i have a 97z the other day my car started struggling to start so got a jump and went to work thinking maybe i left something on...car did it again so i got the battery tested and it was ok alt and starter was as well... and even with a jump the car wouldnt start up now and i had to pop start it...now the car started to short out every time i try to turn the key to the start position and the dash will light back up when i reset the key position and then short over and over so i cant even attempt to start the car...help please!!
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Clean the battery terminals, ground at the block and main starter terminal

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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Re: ignition short or battery terminals??

Seems like something in the starter or wiring. Almost like something arching or coming disconnected there. Check the positive and negative cables from the start to the end.
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