it only cranks but wont start?

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
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RHONDA381
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took the battery out then put it back in now it only cranks but wont turn over
Nov 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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4AFIX
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check to make sure it don't have a wire still disconnected and I would also check around the battery looking at your wires and connection plugs make sure each one is plugged in all the way and wasn't accidentally damaged or unplugged
Nov 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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RHONDA381
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Well my roommate took him battery out to jump someone. Im Sure he tugged to hard taking the cables off . But it was fine til he did that. I keep telling him to check all those wires. but he had jimmy rig guy come look at everything but what I said.. Im with you on this. I will be sure to let you know cause now that you said the same thing Im gonna take over messing with it threw you. thanks I'll keep you updated
Nov 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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STRAILER
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There are ground and power wires that go to the battery cables that need to be connected. I would look around the cables to see if you can tell if wires are loose, if you upload an image or short video I can help fix it with you. Please over this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Nov 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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