car wont start with fully charged battery

2004 BUICK RANIER
63,000 MILES
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DIANA1976
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past couple months its been staling here and there. i would jump start it and it would be fine. was hoping to get thru xmas then i wld fix it. yesteday it wldnt take a jump. would start up but then stall while cables were still attached, had it towed to friend/mechanic of mine and he replaced battery with a fully working one and it wont even start. keys are stuck in the ignition. i had a automatic starter put in when i bought it few yrs ago and last couple months it wont start first try. sometimes. any thoughts?
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:08 PM
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DIANA1976
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they replaced the battery with a fully charged one and it wont start. cant check the alternator if car wont start right?
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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They can be tested at an auto parts store- Explain this-car won't start

One more time -is it cranking over and will not start? Or just won't crank over at all/nothing when key at crannking position
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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CADIEMAN
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if its cranking and wont start.pour fuel in the intake.does it start?if no check the coils and wires for spark.ty for using 2carpos
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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DIANA1976
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it wont crank over at all.
Dec 19, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Dec 19, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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you need to read the voltage with a meter at the starter with the key in start position.
Dec 20, 2011 at 1:57 AM
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DIANA1976
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thank you so much for trying to help me. I spoke with him this morning and asked him about what you suggested. i asked him to read the voltage w a meter at the starteer w the key in the start position he said he did and it has voltage there. i feel like hes tried everything at this point. any thoughts on what else it cld be? what is the worse case scenario? thanks again!
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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try tapping the starter with a hammer.with the key in start poss.does it start?your getting start voltage their so the starter assy. needs to be replaced.ty for using 2carpros
Dec 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM