1999 Oldsmobile Alero Alero start-up

Tiny
Z71_PILOT_1
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  • 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
My 1999 alero wont start. It's a wrecked car awaitin rebuild so it hasnt been started in about a month. I tested the old battery and it was bad so I bought a new one and When I try to start the car it just clicks like it would if ur battery is dead. I've cleaned the cable ends and still nothing but a click when I turn the key
Friday, May 1st, 2009 AT 11:18 PM

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Tiny
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Try shorting out the starter solenoid and see if it cranks the engine over-if so check the park and neutral position switch and ignition switch
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 AT 1:39 AM
Tiny
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If I did it right, nothing but a few sparks when I shorted the solenoid out. Does that mean the starter is shot?
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Friday, May 8th, 2009 AT 3:04 AM
Tiny
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Did you short out the battery terminal to the S terminal with the purple wire on the starter, if you did and the starter didn't crank the engine over-its gone/shot
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Friday, May 8th, 2009 AT 3:32 PM
Tiny
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Ok shorting the battery terminal and the terminal with the purple wire on the solenoid, I only got a clicking, no activity from the engine at all
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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Recheck battery and starter connection to include cables condition if okay -replace the starter
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 4:18 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the starter and it took a while before it would crank the engine over but it finally did. Starts good now. Thanks for all ur help !
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 AT 1:32 AM

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