engine will not turn over?

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
50,101 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DON101
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I have the vehicle listed above that wont turn over. I put a multimeter to the battery which read 13+ after I charged it for 2 hours. it sounds like a lot of clicking as I try to start it. everything works lights, radio. I could get it to start but I have to jump it.
Oct 31, 2010 at 9:44 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Your battery has failed. Even though the battery shows proper voltage it does not have the proper amperage to get the vehicle started. Here is a guide that will show how to load check the battery. You can also take it into a parts store and they will test it for you out of the vehicle.

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

https://youtu.be/YpmkXSXOasQ

Here is a guide how to replace the battery as this is what is needed:

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

Let us know what questions you have. Thanks
Dec 10, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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