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1991 Pontiac Sunbird Wont crank

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1991 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Car has sat for a year, battery is dead. Used to run, when I jump it accesories come on strong but wont crank just clicks. Whats likely problem?
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome, I'd make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. You may need to pull the plugs and belts, see if you can turn the crank by hand? Sounds like not enough voltage to run the starter?
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009 AT 9:30 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

First things I would do.

Check Positive Cable remove and clean

Check connections on starter, remove and clean.

Check Ground Cable connections at both ends remove and clean.

If after making sure all connections are clean and tight, you still get clicking then remove starter and take to local parts store and have them test it.

Mark S

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Sunday, October 25th, 2009 AT 9:33 PM

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