Will not crank or turnover

1975 PONTIAC CATALINA
999,999 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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FRESHPAPERVIC
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When I turn the key I hear the buzzing sound telling me the key is in the ignition and the lights and stuff work. So battery is good but it will not crank or turnover.
Nov 6, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Do not assume the battery is good. It takes very little current to make the accessories work. It takes a lot of current to make the starter work.

Check the battery with your voltmeter. It should read 12.6 volts. If it does not, charge it and retest.

It sounds like you have a low battery.

Roy

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery
Nov 6, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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FRESHPAPERVIC
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Thanks it was low.
Nov 8, 2018 at 1:56 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good. Glad to hear it was something simple.

Roy
Nov 8, 2018 at 2:08 AM
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