Car will not start?

Tiny
MARKOZZ
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  • 1999 BUICK LESABRE
I drove the car and parked it in my driveway. Then I went out to start it and it would not start. When I turn the key all the lights turn on but the starter will not even turn over. I dont hear the it even click. I changed out the battery no luck. I did take it out of park and tried to start it in Neutral no luck. Put I back in park and tried again. I tried my spare key no luck. I am going to replace the starter today. Any thing else I can try. I will let you know if the starter is bad once I get it tested. I might have it rebuilt while I have it out.
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 10:19 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a custom or limited model?Does the security light flash or stay on solid when it doesn't start? When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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It is a custom and the security light stays on.
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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I installed the new starter and it still will not turnover. The Security light is flashing now. Any ideas? Help please.
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Replaced battery, starter, tried the spare key, checked the fuses, all the lights turn on, the gas pump works, the ac works, windows work, tried starting in Neutral, then park again, 12 volts going to the starter, and the car will not start. It will not even turn over. What can I do next?
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Look's like your anti theft is the problem I emailed you a trouble tree I hope that's the system you have let me know if it's not.I emailed it to your personal email.
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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The security light was flashing when I tried to start the car. Since the security light was flashing it was the anti theft system not working. So I had to pull the steering wheel. To prevent the air bag going off I disconnected the battery and waited 10 mins. This will prevent the bag from deploying. Once I pulled the wheel I could pull the ignition switch and see that the wire was cut for the anti theft system. Disconnected the wire and got a new switch at the dealer. Had to get the switched coded for my current keys. Then I reinstalled the new switch and it started. Then reinstalled the string wheel and there you have it.
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
JAZCEEDEE
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Thanks
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
JOHN DIMI
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  • 1999 BUICK LESABRE
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On my 1999 LeSabre, very often when I get in the car and try to start it, a security light will be on and when trying to start it, nothing happens. I have to play around with the remote usually for 5-10 minutes before the light goes out and car starts.
Is this caused by a keyless entry remote, a worn out chip on the key, or something else?
Please help with any info you might have.
Thank you
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DENNYP
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It has a fault with the theft system. You need to have it scanned for trouble codes at the dealer. Post the codes for me so we can have a good starting point for diagnosing the problem.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
CISZEWSKIKM
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1999 Buick LeSabre will not start. It has a new starter, fuel pump, fuel pump relay and battery, the power seats, and power windows will not work as well. The car will start and run for about 30 sec. Before shutting off by itself.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
FIXITMR
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Does keeping foot on gas keep it running?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
CISZEWSKIKM
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No keeping a foot on the gas does not keep it running. Why would that have anything to do with the seats and windows not working?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
FIXITMR
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So all these problems developed at the same time/simultaneously?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KSHEA
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  • 1999 BUICK LESABRE
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Car wouldn't start. Replaced 3 cylinder coils. Pulled spark plugs and they were "wet" with oil. Changed those and also needed to replace the cooling termostat. Car started (with a jump). Runs smooth but puts out heavy white smoke from exhaust. HELP! (The termostat had been taped for some time, I think that may have lead to the major problem. The car would periodically "cut out" when the air was going and it was on an incline but it never ran hot.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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White smoke means the engine in burning coolant. Usually the first suspicion would be a blown head gasket from overheating but this particular engine has a known problem with the plastic intake manifold deteriorating and leaking coolant into the valley and eventually into the intake port.
Here is a TSB on it.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you so much for your consideration in answering my question. If this is done either intake manifold or the head gasket, do you know about what cost I am looking at? I really do like my car!
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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The intake manifold job could run in the $500 range but a head gasket problem could run anywhere between $800 and $1500, depending how much damage was done.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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WRAITH
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1999 Buick Lesabre running fine yesterday. Parked outside last night in negative temperatures. Cranks strong but will not turn over. Suggestions?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Pump is fine, fuel pressure is fine. Had to replace a coil because some moisture got in there. Now all the coils are fine, snappy, and blue. Sensors and computer will have to wait until tomorrow. All other theories are welcome in the meantime.
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