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Hello, my brothers 91' 240sx has a problem.. For some reason the car will only turn over and start with jumper cables connected to another car.. thei battery is fully charged and has 525 CCA.. that should be enough..ever encountered a problem like this? what could be wrong
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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terminals are corroded where it connects to the post on the bat.?
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we put new cables and terminals
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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The starter is bad and pulling too much current.
I refuse to tip toe through life, only to arrive safely at death.
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ahhhhh, is that it? thanks homie
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
Post Edited (Nov 16, 12:15pm)
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I had a similar problem with my 89 240SX, but it didnt happen all the time. The battery would show good voltage but the car wouldnt crank with out a jump. Put a bigger new battery in it and never hadthe problem again.
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Justin T
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77 280Z 5-speed (t-boned 8-25-04)
80 280ZX automatic(retired)
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reversed polarity on the battery is an option, had that happen on fiends a car once!!
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