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When I try to start the van, it clicks and won'.

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 130,000 MILES
When I try to start the van, it clicks and won't turn over. I put it on a charger and tried the full power jump start option, and charged it with the 10 amp for a while. Additionally, when I try to crank it, the gauges jump all over the place and the interior lights flash. I am going to have the battery tested. Is there something else I should look into?
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 AT 3:02 PM

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Tiny
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Make sure all the cable connections are clean and tight but definitely have the battery tested.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 3:47 PM
Tiny
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I have cleaned the connections and tried it again. I will have the battery tested here in an hour or so. Would that be a cause for the crazy gauges and interior lights. Pardon my ignorace. This is the newest car I have owned (previously drove a 1978 F100). I am not used to the electrical acting like that.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 3:47 PM
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Check for a bad ground circuit connection.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 3:47 PM

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