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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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Trying to figure out why I can go to start my 2012 Limited and all works until I hit the start switch. No response. If I do this 4 or 5 times it may start. I checked the voltage on my battery and it is 12.7. Any clues?
 
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Take the battery to an auto parts store and have them load test it (it must be fully charged).

Clean the battery cable connections, battery posts, starter solenoid posts and starter motor post.

If that doesn`t cure the problem, it will be time to do some easy checks with a voltmeter.

Don`t go out and buy any parts......
 
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