The engine will not crank just click?

Tiny
AMY KRAMARSIC
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  • 1999 GMC SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 249,000 MILES
Charged the battery with a battery charger it shows it has full charge but, still it won't crank just clicks?
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 AT 11:33 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
  • 799 POSTS
Hello,

A fully charged battery does not mean that the battery is able to carry a load such as cranking an engine.

The best way to test battery condition is to load test it:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

A good video:
https://youtu.be/oHTbC73FAgU

Also check that the battery terminals are clean and tight:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Cheers, Boris
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