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1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Axle, Fuse.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 22, 2009

Won't start or turn over

Electrical problem
1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 36,000 miles

Battery is only 3 months old. Car does not turn over. Tried hooking up jumper cables, still nothing. Only lights that come on when ignition is turned on, are both turn signal indicators and high beam. But otherwise, no radio, interior lights or anything. What should I try?
Avatar Asked by finishing_boys

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Replied on January 22, 2009

Is it cranking over and refusing to start or won't crank at all/nothing?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 22, 2009

It won't crank at all. Battery is reading 12.8 Volts. But it doesn't crank or do anything. Should I be checking for an ignition fuse or what?

Tiny Response from finishing_boys
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Replied on January 22, 2009

Pull the starter and get its current draw tested if okay-check and test the transaxle position switch and ignition switch


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_start_3.jpg

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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