My car does not want to start after sitting for three or four hours

2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER
119,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDI.CAIN
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My car was working fine all day. I let it sit for three to four hours. I turn on my car and it starts then completely shuts off. I cleaned my battery for any corrosion. I jumped my car, but it still did not turn on. No clicks nothing. I messed around with battery cables still my car does not turn on. Why does it not want to turn on? my battery is good. Can it be the alternator, spark plugs, battery cables, or a sensor?
Oct 16, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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HMAC300
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it may be security system especially since you disconnected battery . see link for help may include a reset for your car if not look on line for your owners manual if you do not have one.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
Oct 17, 2016 at 6:39 AM