2014 Chevrolet Cruze Car wont start & battery seems dead, then comes alive and starts fine
Car wont start & battery seems dead, then comes alive and starts fine
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2014 Chevy Cruze LT - I am able to unlock my car via the FOB and then I put my key in the ignition. All lights come on the dashboard like normal and everything works fine. When I turn the key, it clicks once and everything goes off. The key won't come out of the ignition. All symptoms remind me of what its like when my battery is drained. Then I will pop the hood and sometimes tap the battery connections a little but sometimes its not needed. After about 15-30 seconds the car comes alive like normal and I am able to start the car. It used to do this rarely but it has gotten more frequent recently. Occasionally the anti-theft light will come on after I am able to start the engine. Is this a battery problem? Is it a battery connection issue? Is it a ground wire issue? Or a starter issue? Any help would be appreciated!
What makes this problem better or worse?
After not driving for a few hours - morning
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Hello,
It does seem like a bad battery connection, but not a bad battery.
Remove and clean the battery terminals and battery posts, then reconnect them and make sure they are good and tight.
If the problem persists, test the battery cables and grounds to make sure they are good/clean/tight and not damaged.
