Car shut off while driving over puddle and will not start

126,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS ALDACO
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New starter and battery engine. won’t crank over just makes single click.
Jun 5, 2019 at 11:08 PM
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Hello,

Sounds like the connection at the battery came loose or is corroded. here is a guide to help you fix the problem:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 8, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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