Will not start

2004 CADILLAC CTS
103,000 MILES
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CANDACE9970
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I have the car listed above with a 3.6 engine. it was misfiring and found out I needed to replace the coil but before I could I brought it home and parked it. the following morning when I got into car to start it it would not start. when I turn the key in the on position it does nothing. wont start, doesn't make any sounds at all. when I hooked jumper cables to it all my inside lights all went on but when I try to start car while getting a jump it wont start or kick over.
Sep 21, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like you have a bad battery. I would replace the battery and then try it and see.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

You may have to reset the security system from the battery being disconnected.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Keep us updated with the results.

Roy

Sep 22, 2021 at 12:07 AM
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