Not turning over when trying to crank?

Tiny
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  • 2006 SATURN ION
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 258,000 MILES
Car has been cranking fine. Tried to crank it and dash lights are on. When I turn the key I hear one click under hood.
Friday, July 11th, 2025 AT 4:06 PM

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Tiny
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This sounds like you have a dead battery or a bad connection at the battery. Do the lights stay bright when the engine is cranked over? If not suspect the above diagnosis. If the lights stay good I would suspect a bad starter motor. Here is a video that will help us see what's going on.

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

Please upload pictures or videos in your response so I can see what's going on to better help you with.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 AT 10:23 AM

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