Suddenly began starting hard

DMR1128

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1995 BUICK LESABRE
190,000 MILES

Have a 1995 LeSabre with 190,000+ miles on it. It suddenly began starting hard, then wouldn't start at all. Replaced battery. Only get a click now.

It had been running a little odd for about a week and the check engine light stays on. Three different mechanics couldn't find a reason for the light. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you very much.

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SATURNTECH9

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What is the exact code number you have?

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:10 PM

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I'm car stupid so where would I look for the code?

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:13 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Down on the drivers side of the dash the lower part you will see a good size connector.I need to know if you have a 16 pin or 12 pin connector?

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:16 PM

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I embarrassed to say all I can find is the fuse box, so to speak. I checked fluid levels and I'm thinking maybe to not take up your time, I should try to see if my mechanic (we found one we trust!) Can get it to his shop. What does the connector look like? A big plug?

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:33 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Its not real big it should be to the left of the steering wheel while your sitting in the car down towards the bottom edge of the dash.

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:38 PM

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Nothing there except the fuse box way under the dash near the floor. The only other thing remotely there is the trunk release. The rest is solid dashboard/safety cover. Did my parents buy a weird car? I went through the manual and also found nothing.

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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 AT 5:46 PM

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