Cranking problem

Tiny
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

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Tiny
KEN L
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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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Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 12:40 PM

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