Battery
Starts the car and runs electronics while the engine is off. Lasts 3-5 years in LA heat.
Signs it's worn: Slow crank, clicking, dim lights on start-up.
What's wrong with my car? · Starting
Car just clicks and won't start?
Usually: Weak or dead battery.
A click or a slow, tired crank is the battery nine times out of ten, especially if it's more than 4-5 years old.
The parts that fix it
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