Not cranking over

Tiny
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Is this a reply to an on going question? If not what was the original problem you had?
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Monday, July 6th, 2020 AT 5:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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See if you have voltage @ the starter crank wire when cranking and the fat feed wire

Read the guide below , it will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair
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Tiny
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Yes, the car wouldnt crank, would only buzz. Just wont turn over. Im lost at what to do. And where is the starter crank wire located?
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Tiny
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Original problem was that the meters went hay-wire then woukldnt start from there on, now I have good fuses, new battery and still wont crank
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Tiny
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It couldnt be alternator.
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Now I have good fuses? Does that mean they were blown?

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Tiny
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No They're all fine, didn't check them before.
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Tiny
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Is the security light blinking?

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Tiny
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It won't crank, to even start the car. That's the issue. Can't tell of the light blinks or not. It'll let me
Turn the key and the dash lights will turn on but nothing after
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Monday, July 6th, 2020 AT 5:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok but if it is a security issue, the yellow security light will blink and will not allow the car to crank. Thats why I asked.

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Tiny
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All of the lights on the dashboard come on. I've unhooked and re hooked the fuses and the battery. What else should I try?
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Monday, July 6th, 2020 AT 5:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Our 2002 Buick Century with 40,000 miles has an intermittent start problem. When turing the key, it is completely dead. Lights are bright, radio will work, seats move, etc. Yet there is absolutely no cranking whatsoever. The ignition switch has been replaced and two weeks later, no crank, no start again. Sometimes, it will start after an hour, sometimes 3 hours and sometimes it takes overnight. However, twice we have had it towed to the dealer because it would not start after 2 days. First time, the ignition switch was replaced. Yesterday, as soon as it was taken off of the tow truck, it started right up.
When we bought the car used, we were give 3 pass-keys which we thought kind of strange. Now, it's obvious that this was a problem for someone else also. The dealer is at a loss. Help
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Tiny
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When you crank engine and it does nothing, leave the key in the run position and see if the security light on dash goes out. If the light comes on and then goes out the theft system is working properly. Has anyone checked the starter motor?
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Monday, July 6th, 2020 AT 5:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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After three more tows to the dealer (after the first two, the car started for them), today it didn't. As soon as it was hooked up to the analyzer, they found that the computer was bad. So, after three months of no-starts, rentals and tows, it is at this moment, being repaired. Hopefully, this will end our used car nightmare. Thanks for your responses.
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