9 outta 10 times my eclipse starts fine, but once in awhile i get nothing...replaced battery and did a basic tune up just to see...thinking it's the ignition switch but can't get the car to continuously have this issue...also sometimes turning headlights on kills car...
The head lights killing the car is a charging problem.Put a volt meter on the car,and check the voltage while the car is running.It should read about 13.65 to 14.25 volts.If it is less than this ,the alternator is not putting out enough voltage,or none at all.If there is 12 volts or a little more when you check it(while the car is running)then the alternator is not charging at all.12 volts is plain ole battery voltage.Check for a alternator fuse that is blown,or any cable or wires loose or come apart.If there is nothing found,then replace the alternator.Be sure the battery cables(cable ends) are clean and shining.Not dull in color,or grey,to black.Also the post on the battery.Put them back on tight.If this helped,please let us know,thank you.
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