Car will not start

1998 BUICK REGAL
16,723 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SHAYBABY
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Started car early cold morning car started but then shut off. Also, heater was on. It will not start back up. I got the battery charged at Autozone today is the third day cleaned the cables and still nothing.
Dec 27, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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STEVE W.
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What is it doing when you turn the key? Nothing? Turning over but not starting? Are the lights on the dash responding?
Dec 27, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Was battery load tested after it was charged?
Dec 28, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey SHAYBABY,

It sounds like you have a starter or battery problem, here are a couple of guise that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor


Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Jan 3, 2017 at 4:42 AM
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