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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, 12 volt, Battery.
Mileage: 92,000 miles.

Asked on January 11, 2013

Pontiac Grand Prix Starter Problem

Turn key .click only. new battery

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Replied on January 11, 2013

possible starter motor failure

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2013

can jump at starter

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Replied on January 13, 2013

is the purple wire at the starter 12 volts with the key in the start position??

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2013

put multimeter on car started.turn off car to try it no start meter read 0.09 dcv.

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Replied on January 13, 2013

thats the little purple wire??

ok, then that is the issue. it originates from the ignition switch to the neutral switch, on the trans and then to the starter

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 13, 2013

so start at the ingnition switch.some purple wire?.12v at key turn. and so on.to trans

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