1987 Buick Century Car won't start

Tiny
DALLASOREGON
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  • 1987 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 79,000 MILES
Car has been sitting for awhile, because it needed an alternator. I put it in today, and tried to jump it. It tried to start, but didn't. I bought a new battery and put it in, now it won't even try to start! The lights do go on. What is my next step?
Monday, April 7th, 2008 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
NELLIE5
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I have a 87 4ycl. You can check the starter and the fuel pump. If it tries to turn over and just can't do it, it's probally the starter. If when you try to start it and nothing happens, no clicks, nothing, it's probally the fuel pump. I have had both happen to me and have replaced both.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 3:17 AM
Tiny
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I think it was a lose wire. I went through it again, and it started! We have been driving it, but how it needs an ignition. Is this an easy thing to do on my own?
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 11:25 AM

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