What should be wrong with my car?

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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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What should be wrong with my car?

My car still won't start right up. I always need to bump start it before I drive.
I already replaced the starter with new denzo starter . also camshaft position sensor,
What else can be the problem guys?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Clutch switch.
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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alternator?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Can't be my alternator coz it doesn't die while I'm driving
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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battery?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Get your alternator and battery checked for consistency.

Check your neutral safety switch and ignition switch. Is where I would start, any more details on the symptoms? And what exactly do you mean by bump starting it?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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How's the ground connections? Might be electrical continuity issue?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pho_shizzle
Get your alternator and battery checked for consistency.

Check your neutral safety switch and ignition switch. Is where I would start, any more details on the symptoms? And what exactly do you mean by bump starting it?
Alternator and Battery were fine,
what i mean for bump starting the car is I have somebody to push the car to start it.
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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also I just checked my neutral safety switch , only ignition switch that i haven't check yet. i'll look it up tomorrow probably.

thanks for all the help guys
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Sounds like the clutch switch isn't reading that the clutch isn't pushed in.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:42 AM
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Try to start it with the spare keys.. That might be an ampolizer issue (smth to do with programming)
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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I have learned to check switches with all the wires disconnected and check for resistance not just connectivity. If you see anything above about an ohm of resistance the switch is bad and should be replaced or repaired. If the switch tests fine than check to see it is grounded well and is getting good power.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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