Engine will not turn over

1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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SHADB
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I was flushing out my radiator. Before I replaced the coolant my little bad cousin went to my car and was trying to crank it. Now it will not even turn over when I try to crank it. I check the motor and it is not locked up. Does anyone know what the problem might be? Everything else work it just will not crank or even turn over now.
Mar 17, 2009 at 1:48 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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It sounds like the starter motor has gone out or you have a bad battery connection. Here is a guide to help you get started on checking for the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If okay use a test light to test the small trigger wire and the starter to confirm the failure. Here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

If bad here is a guide to show you how to change the starter out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers
Mar 17, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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SHADB
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Thank you it was the starter. I got an AC Delco unit for $134.00 started right up.
Mar 18, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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JULIE H.
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I kept on having to get a jump. Now my car will not take a jump. I took my battery to AutoZone and they charged it fully and said there was nothing wrong. I put the battery in and tried to start it and it shut off. What could drain my battery instantly and not allow me to receive a jump? I was told the alternator or starter. Which one do you think it is?
Jul 19, 2018 at 3:30 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Have the alternator load test and double check the battery connections.

No crank at all/nothing when key at cranking position. Do below:

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.
Jul 19, 2018 at 3:30 PM (Merged)
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LANDRY
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V8 front wheel drive automatic.

I Just wanted to know could it be my starter if my car does not turn over it does not say a word?
Jul 19, 2018 at 3:30 PM (Merged)