1999 Oldsmobile Alero alero start-up

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
91,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Z71_PILOT_1
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My 1999 alero wont start ....it's a wrecked car awaitin rebuild so it hasnt been started in about a month . I tested the old battery and it was bad so I bought a new one and When I try to start the car it just clicks like it would if ur battery is dead . I've cleaned the cable ends and still nothing but a click when I turn the key
May 1, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try shorting out the starter solenoid and see if it cranks the engine over-if so check the park and neutral position switch and ignition switch
May 1, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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Z71_PILOT_1
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If I did it right , nothing but a few sparks when I shorted the solenoid out . Does that mean the starter is shot ?
May 7, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you short out the battery terminal to the S terminal with the purple wire on the starter, if you did and the starter didn't crank the engine over-its gone/shot
May 8, 2009 at 8:32 AM
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Z71_PILOT_1
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ok shorting the battery terminal and the terminal with the purple wire on the solenoid , I only got a clicking , no activity from the engine at all
May 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Recheck battery and starter connection to include cables condition if okay -replace the starter
May 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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Z71_PILOT_1
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I replaced the starter and it took a while before it would crank the engine over but it finally did . starts good now . Thanks for all ur help !!!!
May 18, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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