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1985 Nissan Maxima Good battery, but won't start

Tiny
REYCARL
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  • 1985 NISSAN MAXIMA
Electrical problem
1985 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car only starts with a jump start. I hooked a multimeter to it and when I turn the key switch forward the voltage drops from 12.22v to 11.25v.
Could it be that the 500CCA battery I bought does not have enough to turn the starter? Starter has a new solenoid and it has been tested, so I know it works properly.
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
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Disable the ignition system-crank engine over for 10secs and read the battery voltage while cranking should be over 9.6volts-less then that replace the battery-make sure the battery is cleaned and properly tightened
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 AT 7:03 PM

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