I Jane a Saturn ion 2003 2.2 I changed starter and altern...


I Jane a Saturn ion 2003 2.2 I changed starter and alternator and it won't start. Battery tested Good. What's up Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded?...

I Jane a Saturn ion 2003 2.2 I changed starter and alternator and it won't start. Battery tested Good. What's up Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded? Yes and no Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Ion yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes and I changed the starter and then the alternator Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Also how do you disconect the security cut off

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