Engine will not crank

2011 NISSAN VERSA
89,665 MILES
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AMYLEIGH
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okay, I had to jump start my car today and after doing that I drove it about 20 miles and then when I got home I killed the car and went to crank it again it would not crank. Now I tested the battery with a meter it is getting 12 volts and when the key is in all of my lights and gauges work. What could be the problem?
Aug 24, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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KEONEB
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My Nissan versa won't start this was a few weeks ago when my sister in law left the dome lights on while she went with my wife to work when they found out the battery died they had a coworker jumped it but it stayed connected for only a few minutes since then almost every time we turn the key to start the battery has been barely starting until now, it doesn't start at all
Every thing sounds OK there's clicking from the spark plug area looking at the dash the battery light flashes now to my question because they only jumped it and had it connected for a few minutes can i just charge the battery (with a battery charger) or does this sound like an alternate problem?

We live in Hawaii and here to there is a short drive and there's a long pause between drives usually 5+ hours between drives(if that makes sence)
May 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start with the battery. This guide will help us confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please run down these guides and report back.
May 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM (Merged)
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RCROCHET
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I got a used starter and installed it worked perfect.
May 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM