2005 Toyota Corolla. Car won't turn over and start.

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Asked by MJG257 Dec 06, 2019 at 08:41 PM about the 2005 Toyota Corolla CE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 Toyota Corolla. Car lights and radio work, battery has juice. I turn the
ignition and it does nothing. Any suggestions on what it could be? It has been
running beautifully until today.

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Do the lights dim when you turn the key? Yes? Have your battery tested, it’s likely bad or has a very low charge (enough to power the various devices, but not enough to start the car). If the battery has a low charge, but you know it’s not defective or faulty, have your alternator tested. (The alternator charges the battery back up while you drive the car; if it isn’t working properly, your battery will eventually keep dying, despite being “jumped”). Another sign of a dying alternator is your battery light coming on while you’re driving, or the car suddenly losing power while driving). If you’re somewhat handy, try tapping on the starter a few times before attempting to start the motor. If the motor starts, you likely will need a new starter. Finally, if your car is turning over (cranking over and over) but never engaging (starting up), I would inspect the electrical parts such as the distributor or igniter, or similar. Good luck!

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Check fuses and relays. When you put the car to the run position (one click before starting it) do you hear a prime? If not, could be a fuel pump. Maybe starter is bad. Does the car attempt to turn on or no noises are being made when you’re trying to turn over the engine?

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The car lights are bright, the radio is loud, so I don't think it's the battery. There is no click when I turn the key. There's nothing. Thanks.

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