When I turn the key over dash lites come on starter does nothing

Tiny
ALBERTJB
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I use a screwdriver at starter it. Turns over but wont start help im so out of monies please help
Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 12:24 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a security light on solid or flashing?
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 12:48 AM
Tiny
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Flashes on goes off
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 12:53 AM
Tiny
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If the security light comes on then that is disabling your starter. There are wires going to your ignition cylinder its common for them to break over the years and cause starting issues. Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 6:10 PM

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