Car will not crank

2005 LINCOLN LS
179,000 MILES
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RENAY HOLLEY
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I tried to crank my car it won't say nothing; no sound when I take my key out my alarm come on.
Apr 17, 2020 at 8:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is check the battery voltage with a voltmeter for 12.4 to 12.6 volts.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

Low battery voltage will do this issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy
Apr 20, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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