Will not start, malfunction message appeared?

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JMORANDA805
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When trying to start my vehicle it won’t start. The screen is saying malfunction. It’s making a clicking/buzzing sound after trying to start the car. It starts after jumping it with several tries and starts as normal for a while then the same issue all over again. Does this sound battery relate or is it likely something else?
Aug 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM
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Yes, the battery sounds bad. To be sure this guide can help us:

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

If it fails, here is how to change the battery out. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

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Aug 15, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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