1998 Buick Century "thaw frozen car starter" Questions

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...frozen? How to thaw it out other than a rise in outdoor temps? Could be the starter or a wiring problem. You could test for voltage at the starter with a meter or test light. A hair dryer or sunlamp ...

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...havent been replaced for a long time--you are probably right. If your car is in below freezing location--have it put in a warm place to thaw possible frozen starter or solenoid. Retry in 2 or 3

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...1/ Make sure jumper cables & battery are good. 2/ If below freezing weather--starter or solenoid may be frozen--put car in warm garage to thaw 3/ Solenoid or starter is defective--get

the starter frozen? How to thaw it out other than a rise in outdoor temps? I would check the connections & clean them 1st. If it doesn't try to turn over then, a hair dryer works for drying things

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...frozen starter. You will have to put heat under the vehicle and let it thaw out. Or put it in a heated garage where it is warm. The starter got moisture in it and it froze up on you. Sounds like the ...

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...the starter Things light up--of coarse,they only use a small amount of current Gasoline Frozen--ever see that happen Tried to jump it--can not jump a dead battery DEAD BATTERY-or bad solenoid ...

...frozen as in ice? Is the next warm day likely to thaw it out and let it go back to work? All is possible but it would help to know the make, model, and year. If you suspect ice fouling, try warming ...

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...starter is froze up it will set us back alot One end of the power cord you found has a common plug that gets plugged into an extension cord to normal house power. You need to trace the other end back ...

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...frozen. Open the hood, trace the lines or pieces that go from the shift lever to the transmission switcher mounted directly on the transmission. If you have a cable shifter, determine if the cable is ...

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