Engine not cranking over

1995 CHEVROLET CORSICA
40,000 MILES • 0.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELISSA BLAKEMAN
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After solenoid starter and battery replacement car cranks but wont turn over. When i turn key on have bright running lights and interior lights when i try to start car the headlights go out...what is my cars problem?
Oct 28, 2019 at 11:45 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic bad connection at the battery. To be sure here is a guide to help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please run down this guide and report back.
Nov 2, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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