Lights flickered and the car did not crank over?

Tiny
AARON MCKINNEY
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  • 2019 FORD EDGE
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
Lights flickered and the car didn't start, but all dash lights stayed on. Battery is only 2 weeks old.
Sunday, February 4th, 2024 AT 12:15 PM

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Tiny
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I would check the battery cable terminals at the battery, make sure the key system is off and wear protective eyewear and gloves.

Here is a guide to help you with instructions for your car in the images below:

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

Please go over the ground connection as well and look for corrosion. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, February 4th, 2024 AT 6:19 PM

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