Will not start

2002 BUICK CENTURY
180,090 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DJFENDLEY
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Plenty of power but will not turn over. can a bad speed senor solenoid or wiring harness cause it to not start?
Jul 30, 2021 at 12:18 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Just to clarify, when you turn the key the car does not do anything? No clicking noise or crank?
Was there any issue before you shut the vehicle off last?

It could few different reasons for the engine not to start.
It could be for a faulty ignition switch, bad starter relay or bad starter.
Have you tried jump starting the car? I know you said plenty of power, but you want to be sure before trying any other way to fix the vehicle.

You might find this video helpful:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let me know little more information.

Thank you.
Jul 30, 2021 at 1:03 AM
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DJFENDLEY
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There is power, I do hear all of the said clicks and buzzing sounds when engaging into the start . It has done this randomly for a while so random it's forgotten until it happens. The speed sensor wiring harness is stripped on left front wheel I have found.
Jul 30, 2021 at 1:12 AM
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SQM
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The speed sensor will not keep it from starting.
So does the engine cranks over? If it is cranking but not starting you could have a bad crank sensor.
If it clicks then it could be a starter relay or solenoid. Check the relay to see if it is corroded. That relay is located under the hood in the fuse block (see diagram below).

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

Let me know what you find.
Jul 30, 2021 at 2:04 AM
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DJFENDLEY
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Thank you for your advice. I knocked on the starter and it started.
Jul 31, 2021 at 12:49 AM
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DJFENDLEY
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I have av2005 trailblazer at a shop now, but will be texting back for much needed advice. but I got to go to work now.
Jul 31, 2021 at 12:51 AM
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SQM
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Sounds good. Just open a new thread for the Trailblazer.
Thank you.
Jul 31, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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