my 2011 Traverse will not turn over, after replacing the battery.
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On the way to work my Traverse started to hesitate and the engine started to sputter after getting on the express way. looking at the dash board warnings started flashing on the screen. traction control is off, then traction control is on, no oil pressure stop engine, then check engine light came on, then the screen went back to normal, then the low air pressure light came on and then the change oil light came on. as i pulled over to the side of the road the engine stopped, and the lights dimmed. once the vehicle stopped, I put the car in park, and tried to start the engine and it would not turn over, and the lights dimmed. After getting the car home I changed the battery, and then tried to restart the car, and it would not turn over. all it would do is hum and the lights would dim.
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Sounds like a low voltage issue. The alternator is probably the cause , but after changing the battery it should have turned over and started.Though it may not have run for more than 15-20 minutes it would have died again. I would begin by looking at the negative battery cable where it attaches to the engine, make sure it is still attached and tight connection. Second thing to test is the voltage at the battery compared to at the starter when trying to crank the engine as a bad battery cable or a faulty connection will cause the symptoms described.Hth's
