Starting issues

1995 BUICK RIVIERA
148,888 MILES
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MAIN2591
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I’m having starting trouble as well. The buzzing sound when I try to start the car and everything. Did you just replace the ignition switch and the problem was solved or did you have to bypass the vast system to get it started?
Aug 2, 2020 at 11:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Buzzing sound? This sounds like low voltage at the battery. Can you test the battery voltage with a voltmeter?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Can you do some checks from the wiring diagram I attached to see if you are getting a signal to the starter solenoid?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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

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

Roy

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