Everything came on but it wouldn't crank it?

Tiny
LESLIE DEANN
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  • 2005 BUICK RANIER
  • 4.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 370,000 MILES
I replaced the battery in my car and when I tried to start it everything came on but it wouldn't crank it. It makes a repeatatve clicking sound. I was able to jump start it once but after that I couldn't jump start it again
Friday, August 29th, 2025 AT 12:32 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Is the replacement battery new? This has the classic signs of a dead battery or a bad connection at the battery. Please go over this video to see what I am taking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

this guide can help as well

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Friday, August 29th, 2025 AT 5:09 PM

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