2001 Kia Optima Won't crank

2001 KIA OPTIMA
10,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRACYFIG2
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Hi,

I stick the key in the ignition and a ticking starts. Then we I turn the key, the lights dim and the car won't start. Any information would be great. Thank you so much
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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the car won't start.-Does it crank and refuses to start or just won't crank at all/nothing ?

Test the battery condition and its connections -then comeback
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:45 AM
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TRACYFIG2
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It won't start at all, nothing happens. I checked the the battery. There is a little corrosion on the terminals. Other than that everything is connected tight.
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the battery we need to take it out of the picture before we go somewhere else-
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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