1995 Buick Riviera will not start

1995 BUICK RIVIERA
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TAMSTAR6
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all of the electrical works good. When the key is turned to ignition, other that a click in one of the relays under the hood, nothing
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Has battery been tested? can it be jump started?
Dec 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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TAMSTAR6
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Yes, the battery checks out good. I have even tried to jump start, still nothing
Dec 21, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Need to see if voltage is geting to starter solenoid. Put test light on small solenoid wire at starter. Have a helper try and start does it light?
Dec 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM
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TAMSTAR6
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Hey, finally got the snow and ice dug out from around the car so I could get under it. There is "no" fire getting to the solenoid. I double checked my ground location, it was good.
Jan 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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So NO power on small solenoid wire when key in start? Then possibilites are Neutral Safety switch, try staring in Neutral giggle shifter while trying to start. if no go then Ignition switch lower part of steering collumn on top is faulty.
Jan 17, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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