1998 Buick Century Car not starting

Tiny
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1998 Buick Century 200000 miles

My buick will not crank. It doesnt even try too it just clicks I guess u could say. I thought it was the battery because even tho the car didnt crank everything still worked the lights, radio, locks etc. I took the battery to discount auto part, the said the battery wasnt any good. So I brought another one put it in and car still isnt cranking. So do you think it might be the started or the alternator?
Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 10:15 AM

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Tiny
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Hello, is this an automatic? Have you tried cranking in neutral? Can you hear the crank relay clicking? The battery has a full charge and the cables are ok?
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it is an automatic. I have tred cranking it in neutral. The battery is new and cables are ok. When I try to crank it, I guess its a click but it sounds more like a noise to me.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 4:20 PM

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