1997 Oldsmobile LSS no check engine light

Tiny
OLDSMOBILE97LSS
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE LSS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
Starter cranked slow when engine was warm, I had to jump it a couple of times, the last time it started then died. I replaced the battery stillno crank, then Ireplaced the starter, still no crank. Then I replaced the ignition switch, still no crank. I then tried to read the codes, the code reader said no communication.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 AT 1:28 PM

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Tiny
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Pin 16 at the datalink connector should be hot all the time, is it? If no voltage, check the fuse, rdo--cluster--misc fuse, 10 amp in the fuse box. My info shows a security system on your vehicle, I probably can't track that from here.

The purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal, should be hot with the key in the crank position, if it isn't hot, backtrack the circuit. Any testing make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set.
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 AT 3:21 PM

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