1978 Buick Electra car trouble

98,000 MILES • 0.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DONELLE34
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Went start it just make a clicking sound but won't start. And when it do it hesitate. I put new starter and alternator on vehicle. Please help.
Oct 23, 2015 at 6:02 PM
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CARADIODOC
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This is typical of a battery or cable problem. Start by measuring the battery voltage. It should be 12.6 volts if it's good and fully-charged. If you find it's round 12.2 volts, charge it at a slow rate for an hour. If it's close to 11 volts, it has a shorted cell and must be replaced.
Oct 23, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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