Hi , my car won’t start but my dashboard lights are on an...
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Wolfgang
223 days ago
My name is\*\*\*\*\* have been on JustAnswer since it's beginning in 2009 and working on cars since 1992. I’m a factory master technician and specialize in of German vehicles and high line vehicles. For a little more about me click or copy and paste this link
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I do realize that this is an inconvenience and sorry that you have this issue.
I took your question because I either have experience with your issue or I know I can help get you in the right direction if not fixed up.
I am online daily 8am -8pm eastern time zone.
1. May I have your name please?
2. In order to assist you better I do need the VIN # of the vehicle to get the factory information to assist
thanks
Customer
223 days ago
Alexis
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*6246
Wolfgang
223 days ago
My pleasure Alexis .
Do you have a test light?
Customer
223 days ago
No
Wolfgang
223 days ago
Its an easy test to see if there is 12 volts at the connector before the starter which is easy to access.
Customer
223 days ago
Okay how do I do that ?
Wolfgang
223 days ago
with a test light see attachment . you need to gain access to that connector and then probe the test light point to the purple wire and the alligator clip to ground and have a second person try to start the vehicle . if the light comes on you will need a starter!!
Customer
223 days ago
Ok Nd how much does that typically run ?
Wolfgang
223 days ago
estimate between $700 and $900 dollars
Wolfgang
223 days ago
That is the installed estimated price!
Customer
223 days ago
Okay thank you
Wolfgang
223 days ago
My pleasure!!
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