Will not crank or start

Tiny
DUANE25
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  • 1996 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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Hi there my is Duane, my car will not crank or start. I just changed the starter and it still will not do anything. I would like to know what is the problem?
Friday, December 22nd, 2017 AT 2:55 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have power to everything else? Also, check the main fuses under the hood. I attached a diagram of the unit. Check the last one on the list.
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Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 AT 4:51 PM
Tiny
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Its not the fuses I just checked it again so could it be my ignition
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Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 AT 4:55 PM
Tiny
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Yes the lights and everything come on but it just wont start and I wanna noe wats going on before I start school again
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Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 AT 5:06 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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It could be the ignition switch or neutral safety. Here is the starter wiring diagram and a guide to help you do some simple testing to see where you are losing power. Is the security light flashing?

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, December 31st, 2017 AT 12:38 PM

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