could it be the battery cables?

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TONIAPARKVILLE
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I noticed that my battery cables and post were dirty and the battery light came on. I got a jump and car stalled on me again. I have a 1996 elantra 5speed. I brought a new battery and it still won't start. at one point the flasher did come back on but it seems like the battery cables are failing. What could this be?
Sep 30, 2007 at 2:37 PM
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I brought a new battery and it still won't start. Do you mean it cranks over and refuses to start or won't crank at all.

To check the cables either you do a voltage drop test or clean the cable ends and make sure it has tight connection
Sep 30, 2007 at 2:44 PM
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