Why wont my car start but the radio and lights work?

If the lights and/or the radio come on but the car does not start, you may also have dirty or corroded battery terminals. The terminals are what connect the electrical system to the battery. If you can get the car started by jumping it, it’s a good bet that your battery was the problem.

What are the signs of a dead battery?

10 Signs Of A Dead Car Battery

• No Response At Ignition.
• The Starter Motor Cranks But The Engine Won’t Turn Over.
• Sluggish Cranking Times.
• The Engine Starts But Then Dies Immediately.
• No Door Chime Or Dome Lights.
• No Headlights Or Dim Headlights.
• The Check Engine Light Turns On.
• Misshapen Battery.

Why does my radio turn on when my car won’t start?

If your car won’t start, but lights come on, and the radio is turning on, it could be a few different problems. The most likely culprit for this issue usually deals with the battery.

Why won’t my Car start with the lights on?

Another issue that could prevent a car from starting, yet still allow the lights and radio to remain operational, is the starter. The starter serves as a motor. It pulls electrical current away from the battery and uses it to start the engine. If a starter is malfunctioning, you might hear a clicking sound when you turn the ignition.

Why does my car not start when the battery is bad?

The most common causes of no-start conditions are the battery, starter, battery cable, ignition switch, or the fuel pump. Any of these can be intermittent issues, which will not always act up. Given that you have had success with shaking the battery cables, this may indicate that one of the cables is failing.

Why does my car not turn over or jump start?

If it doesn’t jump-start, then you need to get it towed and fixed. If your car won’t turn over but you keep hearing rapid clicking, then the problem might be from the battery or alternator. It may be that your battery is dead or the alternator which is responsible for changing the battery is faulty.