Car not starting up even the battery is fully charged?

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SAPAN
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Car is not starting when i try to start the lights become dim, but battery is full and all of the lights are working, but the horn does not work.
Sep 25, 2022 at 6:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, the battery has failed. Although it is charged, it can't handle the load that is placed on it. What I recommend confirming this theory is to charge it and take it to a parts store to have it load tested. Most parts stores will do this free of charge.

You could try this simple load test at home as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 25, 2022 at 12:18 PM
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