Starter not working?

Tiny
KELVIN13
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  • 1997 BUICK LESABRE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
When I turn try to turn the car on it just clicks
Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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I'd make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. My info shows a theft system, if the theft system was causing a problem, I don't believe you would hear the clicking sound. The purple wire at the starter solenoid should be hot with the key in the crank position.
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 3:41 PM

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