I bought a used Chevy Lumina. I test-drived the car before I bought it twice. The first time, I didn't take it too far. It started fine.
The second time I drove it something like 3-5 km.. it drove fine. I left it overnight at a parking spot I was paying for and the next day I came, the car would just click when I turned the ignition.
I left it for something like two months because I was busy with exams. I came back, and after charging the battery for some time, I got the engine to go. The car attached to mine with the jumper cables needed to be revved in order for my car to start. Without the revving, when the jumper cables are attached, all other functions work (ie. lights).
I drove the car to my home. I left it for a couple of hours and returned to start the car. It did the same thing as the first day I returned to my car: it just clicked. Now, it does nothing when I start the ignition. Once again, I can start it with jumper cables while revving the other car, but that's it. The battery was replaced before being sold and is a new battery. The lady failed to deliver the warranty to me, but the battery is said to be new (looks new as well).
What could the problem be? Is the battery faulty? Is it the alternator? Are the wires loose? Or is something fundamentally wrong with this vehicle?
I am desperate for an answer. Please help!
The second time I drove it something like 3-5 km.. it drove fine. I left it overnight at a parking spot I was paying for and the next day I came, the car would just click when I turned the ignition.
I left it for something like two months because I was busy with exams. I came back, and after charging the battery for some time, I got the engine to go. The car attached to mine with the jumper cables needed to be revved in order for my car to start. Without the revving, when the jumper cables are attached, all other functions work (ie. lights).
I drove the car to my home. I left it for a couple of hours and returned to start the car. It did the same thing as the first day I returned to my car: it just clicked. Now, it does nothing when I start the ignition. Once again, I can start it with jumper cables while revving the other car, but that's it. The battery was replaced before being sold and is a new battery. The lady failed to deliver the warranty to me, but the battery is said to be new (looks new as well).
What could the problem be? Is the battery faulty? Is it the alternator? Are the wires loose? Or is something fundamentally wrong with this vehicle?
I am desperate for an answer. Please help!
Apr 12, 2010 at 10:30 PM