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Is300 slow to start, drove a few miles, turned off, then wouldn't start, only clicking sound. Cleaned battery cables, then started, drove more and battery charged, turned off car, would start again but slow to start and dragging at first before starting. Is this the battery? Alternator? Starter? How can you tell?

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It sounds like the battery and if you continue cranking it with low amps it can also damage the starter. You ccan take it to any auto parts store and they will come out in the parking lot and check your charging system and battery for free then you will be sure what is wrong.

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