1997 Buick Skylark starter

1997 BUICK SKYLARK
148,482 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HOWARD MEADOWS
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I was told it was my starter. but dont that usually give you a warning? is my silinoid switch on the starter or small box somewhere on the car?
May 28, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When you turn key to starting position do you hear the starter cranking the engine over or not ??
May 28, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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HOWARD MEADOWS
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no, dashlights come on,clicking under dash, starter is silent.
May 28, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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At the starter solenoid-there's a small terminal that has a purple wire,get a screwdriver and short out the purple wire to the big terminal black wire-this will cause the starter to engage the engine-let me know what happened.
May 28, 2010 at 11:10 PM
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