Not turning over when trying to crank?

2006 SATURN ION
258,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMGREW
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car has been cranking fine. Tried to crank it and dash lights are on . when I turn the key I hear one click under hood.
Jul 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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This sounds like you have a dead battery or a bad connection at the battery. Do the lights stay bright when the engine is cranked over? If not suspect the above diagnosis. If the lights stay good I would suspect a bad starter motor. Here is a video that will help us see what's going on.

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

Please upload pictures or videos in your response so I can see what's going on to better help you with.
Jul 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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