Q: Car will not start without being jump-started
The following have been replaced in my car: the alternator, battery, all the cable/connections, and the PCM (powertrain control module). However, my car will not start, so the mechanic had to re-inspect it. Every time I try to start my car, it is dead and just will not start. Then I have to find a friend, co-worker, or neighbor to help me jump-start it. After jump-starting it I let it run for a while so the battery will recharge. Whether the car has been off for hours or just a couple of seconds, as soon as I turn off the ignition, the car will not restart until it is jumped again. What is causing all of this and what can be done to solve this problem?
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