1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicle won't start

Tiny
FASTRACING
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  • 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,650 MILES
Drove car 2 days ago, got home and turned the car off. The next day went out and the car will not start, won't turn over or click or anything. Thought it was the battery, replaced it and it was still the same. Strong headlights and interior lights, but nothing trying to start the car.
Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
JASONRAY
  • MECHANIC
  • 213 POSTS
We need to first make sure your getting power to the starter. There is a large wire and a smaller one on the back of the solenoid. You'll need a helper. Using a test light connected to batt (-), probe the smaller wire and have someone try to start it. If the test light lights up, you're getting signal from the ingnition switch. Check the big wire with the same test light. There should be power there all the time. Check all the battery connections and make sure they're clean and in good shape.

If all that doesn't test out ok, the security system may be taking over. Make sure you have the correct key. The security system is pretty tricky and smart. See what happens and repost and I'll keep trying to help.
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Saturday, December 6th, 2008 AT 10:59 AM

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