Will not crank, jump across the starter and it will run for a split second. Battery and starter seem fine

1995 BUICK CENTURY
95,000 MILES
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GDORONDO
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Car started fine as usual, returned to drive way and tried to start about one hour later and would not crank. Power to the starter, battery is good and when jumped across the starter will run for a split second then quit. Is there a relay tha is bad?
Mar 19, 2012 at 7:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by testing the ignition switch
Mar 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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FIXITMR
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try it in neutral.
Mar 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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GDORONDO
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switch was replaced 5 months ago. I guess it could be that but it "feels" the same as always. Thanks
Mar 19, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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GDORONDO
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Will not start in neutral either.Moved column and shifter no effect.
Mar 19, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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