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I have a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina and it was sitting for about a couple of months and I live in Michigan and experiencing very cold below zero temps...I had replaced the battery with a new one and it started right up after installation. Cleaned up the car (took it thru a car wash) and drive it for 304 hrs and then it was parked for over 12 hrs and has auxiliary power but will not start. I thought it might the key as it has a special chip (bought a new one moments ago - and still same issue). Service tech at a Chevrolet delaership indicated to try astarting and tapping on the starter and if it starts then it is a bad starter.....please assist of having some other options or areas to check...many thanks

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If the starter cranks but the engine does not turn on, then you have a problem with the V.A.T.S. system (V.A.T.S. = Vehicle Anti Theft System) if starter is not working then re-check battery first, then take alternator to local parts store, they have alternator bench testers, if alternator is o.k. your starter is faulty. alternators should produce bout 12.75 volts to 14.5 volts, amperage varies on alt. types

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