Light radio work fine but car won’t start can hear it tur...
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Customer
335 days ago
Car light turn on but car won't startRadio work just don't hear anything when I turn the key, dashboard blinksNoQuestion
Customer
335 days ago
Car won't start
Chris (aka- Moose)
335 days ago
Welcome to Just Answer I'm Chris aka Moose, I'm sorry you are having problems with your Optima. I will do my best to help you get this resolved. If I happen to be helping another or step away during our communication, please know I will follow up as soon as I am back available/online. I try to be online for about 10+ hours a day, midday and late-night shift.
- Using a voltmeter. With the headlights on, what is the battery voltage on the posts and cables?
Customer
335 days ago
Got it resolved the battery had a problem so I bought a new one. Going to get the other one checked out to see what the problem was. Thanks
Chris (aka- Moose)
335 days ago
That is good news. The battery could have failed just due to age or from the alternator not charging correctly. It should be between 13-15 volts while running. It could have also failed from an excessive parasitic draw on the battery while the car is off.
Thank you for visiting Just Answer, I hope I was able to answer your question. If you need to follow up on this concern please use the reply button. If you like my answer please reply so I can mark your question complete. Moose
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335 days ago
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335 days ago
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