Engine not cranking

Tiny
TONSING
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  • 2011 HYUNDAI I20
  • 1.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 42,000 MILES
Sir, my car battery has some issues.

I do not have multi-meter.
I checked for low voltage by turning headlamps, room lamps etc on. They give reasonable brightness showing there is enough juice on the battery. And, battery fluid level also maintain at proper level.

The car cranks and the cranking sounds is good and loud enough to confirm the battery has got enough voltage. (Before when voltage is low, the crank sounds much much lower and every lights were much very dimmed.)

Now, surprisingly with noting the above cited conditions, I jump start with another battery, contrarily the car starts easily.

Big question is, why with all lights okay and crank sounds give enough noises, the car does not start?
Why in the same condition, the car starts easily with jump start?

Would be pleased to know if you could provide reasons for the problems. Thanks.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 7:26 AM

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Tiny
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Your post is a bit confusing. You say "engine not cranking!" yet then again you say later "the car cranks ", so which is it?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
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Firstly, engine not cranking without external battery.

It crank only when the car is attached with jump start by used of another battery.

So why it cranks only when used with external battery while maintaining the already mentioned conditions of the car?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Have the battery load tested. It must be failing under the heavy load or the starter draw, which can be near 100 amps, but okay under light load like lights which usually are under 10 amps.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 11:25 AM
Tiny
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Hello TONSING,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to helpful information from this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

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

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.
Kindest regards,

Renee
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 11:52 AM

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