i lost all power to my car how do i find the shortage ??

Asked by flame Aug 14, 2007 at 11:45 AM about the 1987 Dodge Colt

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the car just cot off and did not start back up as if the battery was dead. i pushed it up on the the dolly to take it home and it came on but did not start what do i do???

1 Answer
84,415

littlehorn answered 17 years ago

Check to make sure that the negative battery cable is tight and grounded cleanly to the frame. Inspect your underhood fuse box to make sure that the main fuses are not blown. Test the battery to see if it is holding a charge, and check the charging system to make sure alternator output is sufficient to keep the engine running once it is started. From there, you should have a clearer picture of what the problem might be. You may also want to check the ignition switch to see if there is a problem there.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Colt Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Peter Hermance
    Reputation
    70
  • #2
    littlehorn
    Reputation
    50
  • #3
    Ross Timlin
    Reputation
    40
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.