hey do u think i have a starter issue?

1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
102,897 MILES
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RAMBOWBIZZ
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my car worked fine yesterday and last night, but today it wont start. It just clicks. The radio, lights inside, windows all work fine. power doesnt seem to be the issue. my dad came by and looked at it and thought that the starter wasnt spinning. he tightened up a bolt on it and we checked the battery posts and still no luck..do you think its the starter also???
Nov 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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Have you had the battery tested and made sure the battery cables are clean and tight?Also do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
Nov 7, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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RAMBOWBIZZ
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hey thanks alot man yah after reading your messege i just tried jumping it and it worked..then got it tested at autozone...bad battery thanks for the tips.
Nov 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Nov 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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