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98 Dodge Avenger wont start sometimes

The battery will hold a charge but when we try to start the car it wont start most of the time and it drains the battery. Checked the starter and the alternator, they both checked out fine. Sometimes the car will start, but its getting worse, so it wont start as much anymore. Any ideas of what it could be?

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CAR NO START PROBLEMS:-----

It can be the issue with weak battery or faulty battery or if battery is ok,then its faulty starter causing the issue.

From start to end troubleshooting these problem i suggest you to click the link below and follow its procedure:-----

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These will help.

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Check your fusible link on your positive battery cable going to starter,wire could be burnt or melted,follow positive battery cable.

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