2003 Pontiac Grand Am Car panel and lights turn on but engi

Tiny
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Electrical problem
2003 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Automatic

I have a pontaic Grand AM 2003. I was out cleaning the car and had the key in the ignition in the on possition. It was only on with the radio on for 15min before it just shut off. I took the key out of the ignition put it back in and tried to start the car but it wouldn't. I hooked up battery cables and tried to jump the car. All of the acessory's turn on, as well as the radio, air, heat, everything. I try to start it but it won't even crank over. I tested the battery and it's fine. It seems that there is no power getting to the relay starter switch. Can anybody help fix this please?
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 AT 5:58 PM

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Tiny
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Check ign. Fuse. Never leave ign. In "on" for extended periods of time, use "assy" if you want to listen to radio.
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Sunday, April 26th, 2009 AT 6:41 AM
Tiny
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I checked the fuse and it seems to be fine. I also checked the relay starter switch and that was fine. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Thank you
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Sunday, April 26th, 2009 AT 10:44 PM
Tiny
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Are you getting a "click" when you turn to start?

If not, check for 12V at solenoid on starter (car on jacks) ign. To start. If nothing, then (assuming relay and fuses are OK) the ign. Switch itself.
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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 5:14 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help. It was the ignition switch.
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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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Thaks for using 2carpros.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 7:01 AM

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