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2001 SSEi, been sitting about 6 months, won't crank
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:49 pm
by Oldman
I've replaced my Bonneville with a pick up truck, and it's just been sitting for about 6 months. I charged the battery and decided I'd get it running for someone who needs a car. I turn the key and absolutely nothing happens. Battery is fully charged, lights don't die, but it doesn't even try to crank. No "click" or anything. I have 2 keys and tried them both thinking it might be a chip problem, but same thing with both.
Any ideas folks?
Thanks,
Re: 2001 SSEi, been sitting about 6 months, won't crank
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:57 pm
by AJT2004
The battery could be weak although it's fully charged. Connections clean and tight? Did you try a jump/boost? If that does not help, try tapping on the starter.
Re: 2001 SSEi, been sitting about 6 months, won't crank
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:16 pm
by Oldman
Yeah, I'll give that a try. Basic stuff. I was thinking too much about electronics instead of basic electrical.
Thanks,
Re: 2001 SSEi, been sitting about 6 months, won't crank
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:13 am
by maxi426
AJT2004 wrote:The battery could be weak although it's fully charged. Connections clean and tight? Did you try a jump/boost? If that does not help, try tapping on the starter.
This ^^^. Try tapping on the starter while someone else is turning the key to the start position.
Re: 2001 SSEi, been sitting about 6 months, won't crank
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:50 am
by Oldman
Will do. That means I'll have to air up the flat tires!