Crank but no start?

1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE

150,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

95BUICKPARKAVE

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1 POST

Car wouldn’t crank.
Checked fuses.
Replaced starter.
Batteries good.
When you turn the key, all the lights come on and it makes a click in the bottom right side of the dash.
When I jump the starter the vehicle cranks and runs for about 3 seconds and cuts off.

Jan 14, 2023 at 5:02 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

Does the anti-theft lamp stay on or flash?

I attached the starting system wiring schematic below so that you have a reference. Here is the thing, there is a relay that could make a click under the dash, but it should be on the driver's side.

Will the starter engage if you place the shifter in neutral? Also, have you checked the starter relay under the dash and above the fuse box as well as fuse 1A in the instrument panel fuse box? if not, do that. Additionally, check fuse 2 in the under-hood fuse box. Also, confirm there is power to and from them.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Also, here is a link that explains how to test a relay. Use this when testing the starter relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

joe

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Jan 14, 2023 at 2:36 PM