1996 buick regal custom 3.8

1996 BUICK REGAL
218,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROY626
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Most of the time my car cranks up fine.But more often now when i turn the key to start car nothing happens,except radio and dash board lights work fine.The starter doesnot turn or make a sound not even a click.Wait a while 15 - 20 mins car cranks up fine.What would cause this?
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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JDL
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Is the security lite on or flashing, when it refuses to crank? The purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal, should be hot with key in the crank position. Any testing make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set.
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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The first thing i would do is have the battery tested and make sure the battery cable's are clean and tight.When the starter is inop is there a security light on or flashing on the dash?
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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