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Replaced battery, now engine will not crank

Tiny
JAYVEE1121
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  • 2009 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 225,000 MILES
I just changed my car battery like I had done many times before. Dash lights up, clock works, but when I try to crank the car there is one click and all lights go out and to repeat the battery has to be disconnected and reconnected.
Thursday, February 11th, 2021 AT 10:41 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You have a weak connection. Recheck the battery terminals to make sure the terminals are not corroded and they are tight. I realize the battery is new, but check the cables.
Take a look through this link. It explains exactly what you described.

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

Let me know if that helps you or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Thursday, February 11th, 2021 AT 5:36 PM

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