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My son’s car is getting the yellow gear warning on the dash. Runs idle fine but has to be jumped to start it. While running he drove a short distance without any problems. Once he cuts it off, it has to be jumped again. I replaced the battery about 3 weeks ago. What could this be?
Last edited by kino1161; 05-10-2022 at 01:52 PM.
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Anyone help would be greatly appreciated.
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Figured it out. Thanks!
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What was it, just curious. Thanks !
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Well, my son did jump start it when he called me and it ran. He parked it as there was an unknown problem until I could get there. Obviously, the starter was on its way out because when he tried to jump it again, it would not start from jumping it. So, I drove up and and checked (with a multi meter) the battery and alternator. Both were good. The car would only click now when the start button was pressed......hence, the sound of a bad starter. I didn't have one with me, so I whacked it a few times and voila! We were able to drive the 80 miles to get the car home. Next day, I installed the starter after about 5 - 6 hours! Whew!!!
Last edited by kino1161; 05-13-2022 at 08:30 AM.
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So the gear icon is a tranny error correct ? Not related to replacing starter. When my starter went out it just went out. One morning car just won’t start. 165k on original starter.
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Maybe something electronic happened when it went out. I don't know, but once the starter was changed there have been no other problems.
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