Engine will not crank

178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRAWFORD.HOWARDROBERT
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Engine will not crank. Key in On position dash lights, fan, interior lights, electric windows okay. Key in start position lose dash lights and fan, interior lights stay on and do not dim. Had battery checked OK. Visually checked ground seems ok. Tapped starter nothing. Help
Aug 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like the battery is weak or the starter has gone out but to be sure lets check out these guides, they can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.


Aug 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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OIDAVEY
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I got an AC Delco starter from Amazon for $129.00 all fixed I used this guide to change it out. This site rocks
Oct 20, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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