u/lyssaquinn

Spark Not Starting

My 2019 Spark isn’t starting this morning. When I turn the key there is no noise, the dash does light up and the air conditioner turns on.

I tried to jump it twice with no luck, and also looked at fuses (not burnt out) and tried shifting from park to drive/neutral back to park but nothing is working.

I am thinking that there is an issue with the battery or the starter motor. I’m looking for any advice from folks who have had similar problems or who have tried to change the starter themselves.

Thank you! In Sparks We Trust

EDIT:
There is one click when I turn my key but the engine doesn’t turn over. Also the dash lights don’t come on, only an engine light.

EDIT 2:
I have very exciting news! First thank you all for the amazing help and suggestions! I ran a few tests: I tried to turn my headlights on and they didn’t turn on, when I turned my key the dome light flickered off.

After testing my battery with a multimeter (which read 7.6 volts when it should be 12.6 volts), I went and bought a new battery for my car and it started! I was able to drive it around and even got my oil changed out of an abundance of car fixing caution. Turns out you cannot have the same battery for 7 years and bank 54k miles. Who would have thought?

The silver bullet/pink mobile is back up and running! Photos of her in the comments 🩷

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u/lyssaquinn — 8 days ago