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2000 Cadillac Deville 2000 Cadillac Deville starter questio

Tiny
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  • 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE
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The batt was dead in my 2000 deville. When I try to jump start it, it clicks but, wont turn over. I can tell the starter is throwing the gear onto the flywheel but, not turning the motor over? Is there a way jump the starter so I can figure out if the sterter is in fact bad or wheather it's some other electrical issue?
Thanks,
George
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 6:17 PM

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Tiny
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First thing is whether you are jumping it from the battery, or at the power stud under the hood at the fuse block. There is a connector that is tucked down in the right front of the engine, near the power steering pump, between the intake and the head. If memory serves me correctly it is a three pin connector. That connector is for knock sensors, and starter signal. The starter signal wire I believe is a large purple wire. With this disconnected, and the starter side of that wire fed power, you should engage the starter. If however, you have a weak battery, or poor connection, then you probably still won't have the amps to turn the engine over. If you have a battery charger, disconnect the cables from the battery and charge it for several hours. It sounds like you just have a discharged battery, and it may not be taking a jump.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 10:55 PM
Tiny
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Well I ended up taking the intake off to check out the starter and the end of the starter was broken off and laying on top of the flywheel ! The satrter bolts were tight. Very weird? Does anyone know what the torque specs for the intake gasket are?
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George
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 11:53 AM
Tiny
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89 in lbs on the intake.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 10:23 PM

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