Car Won T Start New Battery Starter And Alternator. If you still dont feel like youve found the source of the problem move on the starter. It is just a process of elimination.

The positive connection is red while the negative connection is black. This means your new battery wasnt being charged as it should and is thus losing charge. If Your Car Wont Start.
Usually when your car doesnt start right up you may immediately suspect that the battery has died.
I suspect you have a parasitic drain on the battery. Up to 20 cash back 82 Mercedes 240D. Basically your battery gets the engine going but once its on the alternator takes over and can in theory continue running the car without the batterys help. Turn your car on and let it run.
