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Car wont start

Tiny
WCRUST3769
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
I have 98 chev lumina, I tested battery, every time I try starting I only get one click sound, then nothing. Would it be the starter, usually as with my nova. I got several clicks sound. Or possible fuse?

I had driven all day with several stops doing errands, upon my last stop, car wouldn't do anything, without warnings, however the check engine light been on for several months.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 5:57 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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The purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal should be hot with the key in the crank position. If it isn't hot/good voltage, I don't think your starter is the problem.

You could use a starter button on the starter solenoid, maybe the leads are long enough to get you out from under the vehicle. Make sure tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set. Block the wheels if needed.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 6:11 PM

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