Car will not crank

2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
50,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDYDANIELLE18
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Car will not crank. The starter and battery are fine. CEL code is only showing code for relay for the cooling fan. All lights inside and outside of car work. (i.e. headlights, dome lights, dash and radio). when trying to start the dash lights go out for a second until the key is released back to on position.
Jul 20, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like your battery is weak and needs to be replaced, Here is a test to confirm:

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

And if the battery fails here is a guide to help you change it out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

and then check the alternator as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 20, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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BRANDYDANIELLE18
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The battery is new. So is alternator.
Jul 20, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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Does the starter get power at the trigger wire?

Here is a guide to help you find out. Check out toward the bottom of the guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

You might need to jack the car up as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 21, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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BRANDYDANIELLE18
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Yes the starter is getting power. I have crossed out the wires to the starter and the car will try to crank.
Jul 26, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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STRAILER
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Okay then it must not be getting a trigger signal. There is a starter relay that can be causing the trouble. Also is the security light flashing?

Here is a guide and a wiring diagram and fuse and relay location (below) so you can run so tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit


Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM