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'05 Crossfire Won't Start

Old Oct 25, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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Default '05 Crossfire Won't Start

The dash lights up when I half turn the key and I cleaned the residue off the battery to be safe. It has just under 50K miles on it and is mainly stock outside of a cosmetic change and the exhaust system (all changed years ago). I don't drive it to often, mainly only once or twice a week (I did drive it shortly a few days ago though).

Video is of the sound it makes when I turn the key.

 
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Default Re: 05 Crossfire Won't Start

Sounds like a weak battery to me (or a bad connection). When the solenoid engages, voltage drops enough to make it release. If you turn the headlights on while cranking, do they go dim/out? If so, weak battery.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: '05 Crossfire Won't Start

Thanks for the response and that seems accurate. I turned the lights on and they were dim in general and when I turned them on they also dimmed the entire dash lights. When I turned the key they flicked with the clicks and oddly the spoiler ejected on its own. When I pushed the button to put the spoiler back down it did not respond. When I got out of the car and clicked the lock button on the key the car did not respond arming the alarm or locking. I assume the battery is truly hitting its end.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Default Re: '05 Crossfire Won't Start

Originally Posted by DoBwah
Thanks for the response and that seems accurate. I turned the lights on and they were dim in general and when I turned them on they also dimmed the entire dash lights.
When I turned the key they flicked with the clicks and oddly the spoiler ejected on its own
. When I pushed the button to put the spoiler back down it did not respond. When I got out of the car and clicked the lock button on the key the car did not respond arming the alarm or locking. I assume the battery is truly hitting its end.
A sure sign of a weak / dead battery
Just go out and buy a new one and be sure the charging system is working properly
Seen it dozens of times here and even myself had this occur during down time during the winter before I used a battery tender to maintain the charge
 
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