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Why would a car with a brand new battery let you use the lights and radio but won't even try to crank the engine?
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∙ 16y ago
You need to check your ignition system, the problem isn't with the battery, obviously.
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∙ 16y ago
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Your car won't turn on but your lights and everything works but When i try to crank it the lights get dim what do you think it is?
Does the engine crank but not start? Or does it not even crank? Based on the information you gave, you could have a bad starter or weak battery. Dead battery. Recharge it or get a new one.
Car wont start when you crank it up the battery meter goes down and lights go off?
Probably a bad ground from the battery to engine/body.
Why would a 2000 Ford Expedition crank but not start and the battery and service engine light come on if it has a brand new battery?
iT CAN BE EITHER FUEL OR FIRE. taKE IT TO A GARAGE.
Lawn Tractor will not crank Battery replaced?
Check headlights and dashboard lights first. If no/minimal power for the lights then replace battery.
93 Camaro V6 engine only a single click when trying to start it Headlights are bright as is dome light Battery terminals are clean and secure?
check the starter, or maybe check the battery may be enough voltage for lights, but not to crank the engine over.
Why does my 02 Chevy Silverado electrical go dark when I try to crank engine but battery tests positive ground is good and dash lights are on when ignition is on but goes dark after I try to crank?
Sounds like a loose wire somewhere. Check the battery connections then other ends of the wires.
My BMW makes a clicking noise when I try to start it but lights are on and battery is charged what do you do?
could be bad cells in the battery, but my bmw ended up having a seized motor, starter was engaging and clicking because it couldnt turn the engine. try putting a socket on the engine crank pulley to see if engine will rotate
Why Gasoline engine will not crank over?
When you say 'crank over' are you saying the engine won't do anything? First check your battery and then your starter or starter solenoid. You can turn the crank to check if the block is seized or not.
How do you start your 1997 Nissan sentra when you put a new starter alternator battery in and it won't start it makes a click noise and the lights and stereo still work?
Sometimes, brand new batteries need to be charged for a while before they have the power to engage the solenoid/starter properly. The battery may have enough jucie to light up the headlights and run the stereo, but not to crank the engine.
Why won't a 1991 Isuzu trooper 4-cylinder manual tranny not start or crank with no dash lights no accessories or no headlights when the battery is good and has good terminal connections?
check the ground to the engine block
Why won't a car even jump start but the lights dim and lots of clicks?
AnswerDim lights and lots of clicks is an indication of too low a charge on the battery. When jump-starting, allow the battery to be attached to the jumper cables for about 5 minutes before trying to crank the engine. If that fails, check for loose battery cables at the battery, ground, or starter. If all connections are good, then the battery is too far gone and must be replaced. Note: You need to find out why the battery discharged - did you leave the lights on? is the alternator bad?.
What causes lights to come on but just repeated clicking at start up on your 1998 Oldsmobile 88?
The battery has insufficient power to crank the engine but enough power to power the lights. The starter motor needs considerably more power than the headlight bulbs.
