1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Turn Key Click Only New Battery

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
92,000 MILES
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TODDJS
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turn key .click only. new battery
Jan 11, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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possible starter motor failure

Roy
Jan 11, 2013 at 11:58 PM
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TODDJS
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can jump at starter
Jan 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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is the purple wire at the starter 12 volts with the key in the start position??

roy
Jan 13, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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TODDJS
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put multimeter on car started.turn off car to try it no start meter read 0.09 dcv.
Jan 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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thats the little purple wire??

ok, then that is the issue. it originates from the ignition switch to the neutral switch, on the trans and then to the starter

Roy
Jan 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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TODDJS
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so start at the ingnition switch.some purple wire?.12v at key turn. and so on.to trans
Jan 13, 2013 at 6:21 PM
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