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Old 07-29-2021, 06:29 PM   #1
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Car cranks but doesn't start

Hello Experts,

I have 2001 base 986.
For about a week, I have had intermittent starting problem. I can hear the car crank but it won't start.

Questions:

If you have your headlight turned on BEFORE starting the car, is it normal that the headlights go dark? (I think the lights going dark is the proof that I have a bad battery but both Pepboys and Autozone tell me that my battery, about 3~4 years old, is good as it holds 80% SOC.)

I have wonderful headlights I bought from Nine8Six.
Can anyone with setup like mine check if the headlights go out as you start?


What's done so far.
- I am ruling out the alternator as I can measure 14.30ish volts from the battery terminals.
- As long as the battery is hooked up to my NOCO G3500 charger, the car starts without problem. (I may have first 2001/986 EV Boxster, ever. )


Thank you in advance.
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