1996 Buick Park Avenue Car won't start

1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE
75,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARYDUC
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How do I tell if it is the starter, alternator or battery?
AAA gave me a charge and it started right away but when I turn it off it won't start again. The lights work, horn works, inside lights come on but when I turn the key, I only hear a click. Don't want to take it in and let them redo starter, alternator and then find out it's the battery. How can I tell?
Jan 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Charge battery -Get a voltmeter while engine is idling read the voltage on the battery-if its the same as battery voltage-have the alternator load tested if voltage is 13.5-15.5 volts the alternator is okay.

Won't crank over -could be the starter, starter relay, park/neutral switch and ignition switch
Jan 29, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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