2002 Chrysler Sebring won't crank?

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No problems at all then one morning I go out to crank and NOTHING. No sound, no lights on my radio but have lights elsewhere. I tried to jumpstart but didn't work. I had the battery tested and they said it just needed charging. I charged it and tried to crank but again, nothing. Lights seem dim but maybe my imagination. All terminals are clean and tight.
 
i would get a multimeter for around $20 and test the battery should be around 12.5 v. the terminals on the started could be corroded but would not explain no radio.

check radio and starter fuses could be a bad battery or positive wires connected to the battery clamp, you should have one 6 gauge for starter one 6 or 8 gauge for the alternator and another one or two for the rest of the car.

also consider fuseable link.
 
Well if you haven't replaced your battery in the last 7years I would start there. Also take off the battery connectors and clean them up with emery cloth and retighten them. You may also have a bad starter, But if you had the battery tested and it needed charging I would just toss the battery and get a nwe one. Once you get the car started have it load tested while running so you can test the alternator you may have a faulty alternator too.
 
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