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How old is the battery? Have the alternator tested? What’s the voltage across the terminals at idle, and when off for a few hours?
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Welcome to this forum! Any auto parts store will check your battery for free.
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Bad battery?
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If it shows 14 volts at idle it won’t be any “hidden” fuses.
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Clean the battery terminals, and apply an antioxidant cream.
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What is the voltage of the battery disconnected from the vehicle? Also, if possible check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte, this will tell you the condition of the battery. Additionally, you can have a battery with 12v, but not be able to handle the amperage load the starter needs to spin the engine over.
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