Q: Startup issues, battery works
Hi. Sometimes, while I clean my car, I would listen to radio with the engine off. Then, if I try to start the car after a few minutes, it wouldn't start. I figued it was the battery. I had it checked but it is fine. If it's not the battery, what is causing this? Thank you in advance.
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