Suv wont turn over

MIKE3874

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2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
180,950 MILES

I can put the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position and every thing comes on and works fine, but when I turn the key to the start position it won't turn over. The battery is fully charged, I have power to the starter, as I said everything electrical works, it just won't turn over, and engine is not locked up. Any ideas?

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DRCRANKNWRENCH1

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Check the voltage on the battery when you try to turn it over. Sometimes a battery can hold a charge and accessories will come on but then when you try to start the voltage drops significantly.
This is due to a dead cell. Advance Auto or Auto Zone will test your battery for free.
It could also be your starter solenoid.

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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 2:23 AM

KHLOW2008

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Did you test the starter?

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

Check out this link.

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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 2:23 AM

CJ MEDEVAC

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I SEE THE CONNECTION PROBLEM THE MOSTUS!!! (EVEN WHEN THEY DON'T)

SOME PEOPLE JUST DON'T "DIG IN"

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-wont-start-sounds-dead-battery-jumpbox-get-same-reults

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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 4:28 AM