On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 18:42:22 GMT, "Woody" > wrote:

>What is the voltage AT THE BATTERY when you try to crank?

10 point 2 or greater if the battery is OK

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>"KingWalter" > wrote in message
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>> Two months back I purchased 2 cavaliers without seeing them (big
>> mistake), even though I didn't pay much, I'm starting to have my
>> doubts.
>> The original idea was to get a car for cheep and fix it up while
>> learning car repair. I think I got in over my head. One had got into
>> an accident and was going to be the parts car, and the other needed an
>> alternator and muffler. One had only " a little rust ".
>> After I got a good look at them it was obvious that it wasn't worth
>> it, my attention went to the banged-up one because, sadly, it was in
>> better shape. Unlike the other one there was no rust and great
>> suspension and all the rubber is good.
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>> The problem is that I can't get the car started. The car had been
>> taken apart and everything was disconnected (the AC and alternator were
>> also gone). I think I connected all the parts and wires.
>> The cars lights, radio, wipers and heater fan all work. The battery
>> sits at 12 V and when you crank it makes no sound, except when you
>> listen under the hood you can hear the fuel injection. The starter
>> makes no sound. I tried testing the starter by using a voltmeter -
>> to S wire and + to battery and the voltmeter showed an unsteady voltage
>> of up to 9 V, but no higher than that in the run position. When put
>> into start position there was still no change in the voltage.
>> I know that the voltage at the S wire should be 12 when cranked and
>> zero when not. I think the problem is inconsistent voltage and voltage
>> in run position. Being new to car repair I don't know how to repair
>> the problem and more importantly I don't know what the problem is.
>> I also tried starting the car in drive, reverse, neutral, and having
>> the key in start position while moving the gearshift to test the
>> neutral safety switch.
>>
>> I would greatly appreciate any help.
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