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Vehicle will not crank with the key, but will crank when boosted?

Tiny
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  • 2009 GMC ACADIA
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • 232,000 MILES
Why is this happening? Battery has been replaced (twice). But the problem still exists. It acts like there is a live circuit still on somewhere.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 AT 9:23 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This is common when the starter motor is going out. here is a generic guide to help you change it out with instructions below to show you how on your car. The booster battery helps give the motor more voltage which overcomes the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

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Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 AT 11:59 PM
Tiny
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 AT 12:28 PM

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