Will not turn over or start

125,000 MILES • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDAN15
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i have replaced the starter before on it not more than a year and half ago. I have had some issues with it not starting immediately over the last week where it would have a delay after switching over the key before the engine would start. Though last night with the cold weather i tried to switch it over and it would not start, it just makes a clicking sound. All the lights on the inside are working, radio, etc. Though once you go to switch over the ignition it just makes like a clicking sound and all the lights flicker in and out before it just decides not to start. I am not sure if its the starter, or ignition, battery, wiring, so what can i do and what do you think is most likely?
Dec 17, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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The battery has got to be good, even a new one can go/be bad.

You can attempt to charge it/ or remove it and take it to a popular auto parts store for a full check up, this is usually a free service.

Before you jump on that.

Read through my answers in this long boring link with pictures below. there is a link within it near the end that might aid you with the money end of this, should things not turn out to be easy.

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If you are really confident with your battery's condition, you might try the stuff in the link before you remove the battery.

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Your turn

The Medic

Dec 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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