Car wont start with fully charged battery

Tiny
DIANA1976
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  • 2004 BUICK RANIER
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Past couple months its been staling here and there. I would jump start it and it would be fine. Was hoping to get thru xmas then I wld fix it. Yesteday it wldnt take a jump. Would start up but then stall while cables were still attached, had it towed to friend/mechanic of mine and he replaced battery with a fully working one and it wont even start. Keys are stuck in the ignition. I had a automatic starter put in when I bought it few yrs ago and last couple months it wont start first try. Sometimes. Any thoughts?
Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 10:08 PM

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Tiny
DIANA1976
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They replaced the battery with a fully charged one and it wont start. Cant check the alternator if car wont start right?
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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They can be tested at an auto parts store- Explain this-car won't start

One more time -is it cranking over and will not start? Or just won't crank over at all/nothing when key at crannking position
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 10:53 PM
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If its cranking and wont start. Pour fuel in the intake. Does it start?If no check the coils and wires for spark. Ty for using 2carpos
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 10:59 PM
Tiny
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It wont crank over at all.
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 11:06 PM
Tiny
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**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 AT 11:08 PM
Tiny
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You need to read the voltage with a meter at the starter with the key in start position.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 1:57 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for trying to help me. I spoke with him this morning and asked him about what you suggested. I asked him to read the voltage w a meter at the starteer w the key in the start position he said he did and it has voltage there. I feel like hes tried everything at this point. Any thoughts on what else it cld be? What is the worse case scenario? Thanks again!
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
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Try tapping the starter with a hammer. With the key in start poss. Does it start?Your getting start voltage their so the starter assy. Needs to be replaced. Ty for using 2carpros
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 AT 8:13 PM

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