Will not crank or start

1996 BUICK SKYLARK
128,887 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DUANE25
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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?
Dec 22, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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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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Dec 23, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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DUANE25
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its not the fuses i just checked it again so could it be my ignition
Dec 26, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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DUANE25
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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
Dec 26, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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STRAILER
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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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Dec 31, 2017 at 12:38 PM