Q: Engine won't crank with a new battery, new starter and new positive battery connection.
My car won't crank. I changed the battery, starter and positive wrote to the battery. I checked glow plugs and fuel. They are all good. The coolant circulating heater is also working.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there. It is very possible that you have an ignition system component failure that is causing your car not to crank over and start. It could be the ignition relay, starter relay or a faulty ground wire. Before you complete any repairs, I would recommend having a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a car is hard to start inspection first. This will allow them to pinpoint the source of your issue and recommend the right repairs be completed.
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