1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 car won't start

1986 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
133,337 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KASHINO ROYALE
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went to start the car and it would not start, no crank nothing but a single click, the lights, and stereo work fine, i tried jumping it and that didn't work, tried a trickle charge this did work the car started and i let it idle for 20 minutes. i turned it off and came back later started it again it started, came back later a again drove it about 15 km and then let it sit for 20 minutes came out to start it and it was making the click again.
Feb 10, 2009 at 4:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets check out the battery and connection if okay check the starter current draw this will tell you something about the starter-could also be the park and neutral switch and ignition switch.
Feb 10, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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