1996 Buick Park Avenue Car won't start

Tiny
MARYDUC
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  • 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
How do I tell if it is the starter, alternator or battery?
AAA gave me a charge and it started right away but when I turn it off it won't start again. The lights work, horn works, inside lights come on but when I turn the key, I only hear a click. Don't want to take it in and let them redo starter, alternator and then find out it's the battery. How can I tell?
Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 12:50 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Charge battery -Get a voltmeter while engine is idling read the voltage on the battery-if its the same as battery voltage-have the alternator load tested if voltage is 13.5-15.5 volts the alternator is okay.

Won't crank over -could be the starter, starter relay, park/neutral switch and ignition switch
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Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 1:08 PM

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