# Sebring Ragtop wont start, crank, or click **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [November 5, 2007, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-ragtop-wont-start-crank-or-click/6866 "2007-11-05T06:21:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DanOzSTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dfb087/32.png) [@DanOzSTX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanOzSTX)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-ragtop-wont-start-crank-or-click/6866/1 "2007-11-05T06:21:02Z")
I have found my all time worst PITA vehicle to work on, my wifes 00 Sebring Convertible. Never have I had to remove an oil filter to change a starter, or remove a wheel to check the battery. I could go on and on with what I have learned about this car tonight, but I wont. My problem is, it wont start. My first thought was the battery, but she had plenty of light when I turned the headlights on. I was also unable to jumpstart it so then I started thinking starter. After alot of hassle I got the starter out and tried hitting it with my good truck battery. It ran fine. Since I already had bought a new starter I put the new one in anyway, still nothing. My 2nd thought was the ignition switch, but after reading the how to on that I decided to get more opinions. I have cleaned and tighten the cables, checked the fusible links. The only things I can think of are the ignition switch or the park/neutral safety switch. I hate chasing problems around by throwing unnecessary parts at them. I have a fully charged battery (its probably original though. Assuming the battery isnt the problem this time it will be getting replaced within a week anyway. Here is some more strange info I can pass along… The headlights shine bright The power windows and seats are a little slow The fan motor will run strong The radio doesnt work When I hit the key to try to start it, I dont get any of the usual idiot light test EXCEPT the brake light comes on. I am going to take off work today to figure this thing out, or hand over my wallet (to the mechanic) trying. I dont think I have ever sworn off working on cars more than I have with this one (yet I still keep coming back) Thanks Dan ---
**Author:** ![DanOzSTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dfb087/32.png) [@DanOzSTX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanOzSTX)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-ragtop-wont-start-crank-or-click/6866/2 "2007-11-05T17:47:50Z")
Update… Still nothing. So far I have a new starter in place. I put a new battery in it. Then I replaced the ignition switch. Next Im going to look at the park/neutral safety switch. Any other suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-ragtop-wont-start-crank-or-click/6866/3 "2007-11-05T18:29:00Z")
I would suggest checking rather than replacing any part that you were not planning to replace anyway. The first thing I would have checked is the voltage on the battery and next all ends of any cable attached to the battery or starter.