1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Not the starter

1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
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QUNCELIA
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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 169,00 miles

My car is having an intermitten issue with starting, sometimes I can start it up and sometimes it wont even crank. When I start the car the radio and lights come on but when I turn the key nothing happens. I took it to Carx where they explained to me it was the starter and I had it replaced but I am having the same problem. When it DOES start it cranks right up but if it doesnt start when I turn the key nothing happens, but the radio and lights come on. What could be wrong?
Jun 4, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here is what I need you to do. When this happens, have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power to the smaller wire on the starter. You should have 12+ volts.

Let me know what you find.
Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM