93 continental breakdown

[Cbama]

I bought a 93 continental and ran very good and smooth. I went to start it and it wouldn't turn over, no nothing just a warning of check engine light and charge system. This is a digital display unit. doesn't anyone know what charge system means. The car won't start or turn over it does nothing...please help

[Towncar]

Welcome Cbama..
Many, many, many ( did I mention many ) of these type of problems trace back to a BAD battery and/or connections to the battery.

The "charge system" warning refers to the battery or alternator (battery charger). There's many other components of the system but those two are the main ones.

Everyone experiencing electrical anomalies needs to have their battery, and charging system verified to be 100% working order before moving onto other component testing, period. Testing will be done for FREE at just about every place that sells battery's.

In your case Cbama, if your battery is over three years old it's nearing the end of it's reliable life anyway and should be replaced to be 100% dependable. NO I don't want to hear from you guys that have 10 year old batteries, I've seen them die in 24 months too with perfect charging systems.

If your problem persists beyond the scope of my comments please reply with further symptoms.

[Cbama]

Thanks towncar for your input. I have found out that that is a very very good posibility that its the battery or even the starter. Today I will find out for sure or maybe even the alternator too. Thanks for your quick reply!!!

[Cbama]

found out what was wrong with my car...it was a bad starter..thanks towncar...!!!