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1997 BUICK CENTURY
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVILSANGEL623
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I have a 97 buick century custom 3.1 liter engine six cylinder. I hooked up a scanning tool and it will not read anything. the car will not start all power comes on. engine clicks but will not start. can u help me?
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the battery/connections-the computer needs 11 volts and higher to function accordingly
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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PROTECH1980
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If the security light isnt flashing, make sure battery connections are ok and the battery is fully charged, if your hearing a click but no crank, do a starter test, locate starter, with a multi meter check for 12 volts on the positive cable at starter(big wire), with a helper cranking it check for 12 volts on ignition wire at starter(little wire), if both voltages are there and still no crank, suspect starter.
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Hey Raz, beat me to the punch (cant type fast enough)
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:48 AM
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PROTECH1980
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But I see I got ya on the last one, lol
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I don't think so I only got one hand with 1 thumb and 4 fingers. the index one that does the typing-Hey bud, keep up the good work and I'll submit your name to the 2carpros Hall of Fame-lol Have a nice Sunday-I 'll see you when we bounce heads together-Later Bro. Aloha

Doc Raz
Apr 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Thanks Raz, you have a good one too,
Apr 11, 2011 at 1:03 AM
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