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Chevy Cavalier Jumped, Won't Start Q. Dear Mr. Ciulla thanks for this great web site. And thanks for all your help. My car is: 1995 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Automatic Transmission ABS Brakes 82,000 miles

The Problem: I had to store the car for few weeks when I had to leave town. My brother was supposed to disconnect the battery, but he did not. When I came back I was trying to jump start it, mistakenly when the wires are connected to my Cavalier battery the wires touched each other right before I connected the other side to the running car that was trying to jump my car.

Now I try to start the car there is no sound or any clicking. Nothing happens when I turn the key to start the car. All the lights, stereo, and power windows work just fine, but as I mentioned there is no crank or any sound, not even any clicking. I checked all fuses and they were all fine.

What could be the problem? Is it starter? Or may be the bad jumping burned something out? Please let me know what should I do. I would highly appreciate it.

Thanks again for all your efforts.
Sam

A. You need a schematic for this to find route of voltage to the starter motor. Possibly a burnt ignition switch, a bad starter solenoid or a blown fusible link or main fuse.