Lights flickered and the car did not crank over?

2019 FORD EDGE
60,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AARON MCKINNEY
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Lights flickered and the car didn't start, but all dash lights stayed on. Battery is only 2 weeks old.
Feb 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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STRAILER
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I would check the battery cable terminals at the battery, make sure the key system is off and wear protective eyewear and gloves.

Here is a guide to help you with instructions for your car in the images below:

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

Please go over the ground connection as well and look for corrosion. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


Feb 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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