suv wont turn over

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
180,950 MILES
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MIKE3874
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i can put the key in the ignition,turn it to the on position and every thing comes on and works fine,but when i turn the key to the start position it won't turn over.the battery is fully charged,i have power to the starter,as i said everything electrical works,it just won't turn over,and engine is not locked up. any ideas?
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:17 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH1
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Check the voltage on the battery when you try to turn it over. Sometimes a battery can hold a charge and accessories will come on but then when you try to start the voltage drops significantly.
This is due to a dead cell. Advance Auto or Auto Zone will test your battery for free.
It could also be your starter solenoid.
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Did you test the starter?

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

Check out this link.
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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I SEE THE CONNECTION PROBLEM THE MOSTUS!!! (EVEN WHEN THEY DON'T)

SOME PEOPLE JUST DON'T "DIG IN"

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THE MEDIC
Aug 24, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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