My car won't start. The battery seems to be working fine ...
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john
288 days ago
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Customer
288 days ago
Nattie O'Reilly
john
288 days ago
So it does the same thing with a new battery Then Its likley a failed starter its not a alternator issue.. I would have the starter replaced
Customer
288 days ago
Could it possibly be the battery terminals or battery cable that may need to be replaced? I had to replace the starter in my old car but the alarm never went off which would be signifying a low battery right?
john
288 days ago
it could be verify good connections on the battery cables and verify a good battery charge
Customer
288 days ago
Could you list any other possibilities that you think it may be if when I put the key in the ignition lights and everything works but when I turn the key there is one click and everything turns off like the battery is dead.
john
288 days ago
catter cable or bad ground
weak or failed battery
bad starter
or a seized [engine](/topics-engine-toyota/)
Customer
288 days ago
Awesome. Thanks so much.
john
288 days ago
You're welcome best of luck
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