Will not crank over

Tiny
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I changed the battery got a new one and a new starter. I had the alternator tested it passed. Then I put it all back together and it still will not start.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:03 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the starter has gone out but to be sure you need to test the starter trigger for power when the key is turned. Here is a guide to help you see whats going on:

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

Here is a guide to test the wiring and the starter wiring diagrams to help you see how it works:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, August 24th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM

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