2001 gallant turn key and nothing no clicking sound everthing else works just wont start.is it the starter or something else

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Asked by chaddespain Jul 01, 2013 at 03:36 PM about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

everthing works when I turn key but car will not start.no clicking sound,lights dim when I turn key.is it my starter or another problem?

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battery is dead or low on water.... if you can jump start it....take battery off and see if it still stays idleing if not probably your alternator

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Tried jumping it and nothing! Lights radio everything works and does not make a clicking noise like it does when starter is bad! Anyone have any ideas what it might be?

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sounds like a bad ignition, relay or possibly bad starter its self... doubt it has anything to do with water though lol, by the way napalm, newer cars will not run without a battery hooked up so that's not an indication of bad alternator also a car will start with a bad alt. as long as the battery is charged enough, first thing I would do is check all your fuses could be all that it is

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If lights dim when you turn the key I would check battery voltage and connections. Make sure all are tight and clean. Also ground connection from battery to frame and motor.

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ITS THE IGNITION SWITCH I HAD THE SAME PROB.

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i have the same problem it will turn over sometimes. but then at times i have to flick the key back n forth like 3 times to get the car to start.

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