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Originally Posted by SpiderCider
The plot thickens. I went to try and start the car tonight. The cabin lights would come on, but I couldn't even get the gauges and dummy lights to come on. So I hooked up the jumper cables and suddenly power! I tried to start it got about a half crank before everything died again. Seems like my battery is dead. I'll let it sit on the trickle charger for a day or two and then see if I can get the car started. I find it odd that the car wouldn't start with jumper cables hooked up...
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A dead battery normally won't fire off unless given a chance to build up even with jumpers on. I'd question if you don't have a dead short in your battery. How old is it?
BTW, have you checked all ground locations and cleaned? You have 1 up by the battery, 1 from the trans to chassis under the car should fasten on the passenger side floorboard under the car and then the grounds to the intake runner. I'd make sure you check them all. I've read posts where the ground cable from the trans to chassis got frayed and caused issues.