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Not Cranking Over
Cranking problem
MIKE DAVIDSON2
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2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
3.6L
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
66,000 MILES
When I put the key in the ignition and try to start the engine nothing happens.
Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 AT 1:12 AM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS
Hello
It sounds like one of two problems first you have a bad connection at the starter or drained battery.
Here are some guides to help you confirm or not.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
Or you have a starter motor that has gone out, here is a guide to help you see what you are if for when testing and replacing it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over
Here are some diagrams to show you how to replace the starter on your car.
Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.
Cheers, Ken
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