1995 Buick Riviera car wont start, electrical

1995 BUICK RIVIERA
180,000 MILES • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZRAKVIR
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my 95 riviera supercharged wont start. Replaced the battery and starter. When i turn the key they car clicks once and then everything dims. The negative battery cable gets alittle hot. All the fuses check out ok and the terminals are clean
Dec 10, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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HMAC300
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clean your battery terminals and clean negative cable where it endson engine. check starter relay in pic.......
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Dec 11, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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ZRAKVIR
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Recharged the battery and it started once but won't now still the same symptoms. Battery drain from something maybe a bad ground?
Dec 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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charge battery and have it tested for condition incluiding load test. auto parts tire store do for free. do that first. if battery is good check for a draw, go to how to repair item 9 under batteries.
Dec 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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Only time it seems to loose power is when I turn the key
Dec 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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if you can't do what I asked or replied to do then why bother us? you have to do certain things to find your problem.....
Dec 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM
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Sorry just trying to give more info. It's a new battery
Dec 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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check what I said in first reply if the battery is chargedit should start you can also try another key as it may not be a good one you are using the diode may be worn out. Other wise take this to a professional who can diagnose it as it should go with everything I've replied
Dec 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM