1996 Dodge Stratus Will not start

Tiny
GEORGEINGLE
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  • 1996 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 48,000 MILES
We are tring to start the car and the lights come on but the starter will not turn. It is not making any noise.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 AT 6:39 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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  • 16,098 POSTS
You need to make sure the battery has a full charge. Use a voltage tester across battery posts, everything turned off. The generic spec for a full charge is around 12.6 voltage. Check that all battery connections coming and going are clean and tight on all ends.
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