1996 Buick Roadmaster Power Drain On Start Starter Already Checked Fine Dash

1996 BUICK ROADMASTER
99,000 MILES
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PAUL SIMIT
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Power drain on start. Starter already checked and fine. Dash lights all light up when ignition turned on. SWhat might cause this?
Nov 3, 2012 at 8:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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please explain. does the starter work??? has the battery been load tested??? need more info


Roy
Nov 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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PAUL SIMIT
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Yes the starter works., even replace battery with another battery. same condition exist., all lights in the dash light up . When I step on the break pedal , the horn will go off.
Nov 3, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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PAUL SIMIT
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The car will not turn over and it clicks like a huge power drain
Nov 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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does the motor turn by hand??

you said it cranked?? now it wont??? please explain

Roy
Nov 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM
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PAUL SIMIT
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It appears to be shorting out. The starter wants to crank but won't. Would a defective pass key cause this situation?
Nov 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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Motor will turn manually.
Nov 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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Any ideas?
Nov 3, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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