Car sounds like it wants to crank over but won't

Tiny
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Car sounds like it wants to crank over but won't. What should I check to get it started?
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 AT 6:57 PM

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Tiny
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We can't hear it so you have to describe what's happening. Is it cranking too slowly? One loud clunk but it won't crank? A light click from the starter relay? Have you tested the battery? What happens to the brightness of the head lights or dome light when you try to crank the engine?
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 AT 8:52 PM

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