1987 Oldsmobile 88 repair

Tiny
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  • 1987 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • 14,000 MILES
I drove my car to l.A. There was nothing wrong with the car but when I returned home I let the car sit over night. When I returned to my car the next day my car wouldnt start. The radio came on but the engine nor starter made any noise. Im not sure what is wrong?
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 AT 2:40 PM

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Tiny
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Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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No I do not I just bought the car and dont know anything about them
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 3:32 PM
Tiny
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Then its going to be hard to help you without one and testing things.
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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Where can I get one on those at?
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 10:23 PM
Tiny
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You can get a meter at harbor freight or a auto parts store.
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 10:56 PM
Tiny
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What will this help me do and how would I usee this? Would this detect the issue(s) wrong with my car?
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 11:08 PM
Tiny
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Here's the link to how to use a multi meter please read thru it. Yes a multi meter will help trouble shoot the problem. The first thing I would do is measure the batterys voltage then with the key in the start position see what the voltage reads at the big battery cable at the starter and at the small purple wire at the starter.
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Friday, September 27th, 2013 AT 11:14 AM

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