No start

Tiny
FREEDOMLUV
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  • 2010 KIA FORTE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230 MILES
Full battery, tried to jump still won't turn on giving one click that's it.
Sunday, August 1st, 2021 AT 3:49 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

What is the battery voltage? Check it with a voltmeter. I attached a guide for you to review.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

You may have a bad battery but we need to start there.

Beyond that, one single click could indicate a failed starter motor. I attached the procedure for you for the starter below.

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

Roy
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Sunday, August 1st, 2021 AT 6:40 AM

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