I turned the key but did not start?

Tiny
ROBIN JORDAN
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  • 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
  • 1.4L
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  • TURBO
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I replaced the plugs and coil pack. Award’s the car started just fine. I took it for a test drive. All good. A couple of hours later I went to start the car. All the lights came on when I turned the key, but it didn’t start. I saw my ground wire that is connected to my negative battery cable was broken off. Reconnected it but it still won’t turn over.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 AT 11:48 AM

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Tiny
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So to be clear the engine does not crank over (starter), correct? If so, I would make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Here is a video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY&t

Please go over these guides and get back to us. Please upload videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 AT 6:28 PM

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