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Old 10-24-2018, 04:45 PM
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Car goes freak after thermostat replacement

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after replacing my thermostat housing I tried to start the car but it goes freak you can see more details in the video below
 
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Old 10-24-2018, 05:30 PM
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Check all your grounds and battery condition. Definitely electrical problem.
 
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Old 10-24-2018, 05:47 PM
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Thank you I will double check and use a car starter to give the battery extra power.
the car was parked during roughly 1 month since it has the overheating problem

 

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Old 10-24-2018, 07:45 PM
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I tried to start the car with a jumpstart this time it cranked but does not start
i think I need to get a home battery charger to charge it .
 
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Old 10-25-2018, 07:06 AM
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Take the battery to a auto parts store and have it tested. It may be bad or going bad. A battery can hold a charge but not a full charge and turn the engine over without starting.
 
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Old 10-25-2018, 10:54 AM
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You were right I putted my Hyundai Elantra battery on it the car is not starting but crank multiple times
i want to perform a compression test and I don’t know if this kit is compatible with my mini here is the spec
i tried all the brass but does not fit?



 

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Thread width is 14mm. You will need a 14mm male fitting.
 
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I charged to battery put it it the car but no better results

 
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Old 10-27-2018, 04:01 AM
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Your battery is probably bad. Take it to a parts store and have it tested. Youre just spinning your wheels otherwise. You are getting no where by all this home diagnosis.
 
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Ok thanks i will test it and see
 
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Old 11-09-2018, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tao
Ok thanks i will test it and see

The battery was tested and ir seems that it works
 
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