1995 Pontiac Firebird Starting

MATTC3549

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1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
149,000 MILES

1995 firebird formula. 149,000 miles. The car doesn't start anymore. When I turn the key all you hear is the fuel lines turn on and a slight "whirring" which sounds like the starter, but nothing else. I've tested all the electrical stuff and the battery, alternator, and starter, turned up fine. I need to know what to replace

Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 4:48 PM

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RASMATAZ

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Is it cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing

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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 4:52 PM

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Nothing at all.

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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 6:01 PM

RASMATAZ

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Could be the starter relay/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.

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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 6:16 PM

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Alright. My dad thought it would have been the starter, because usually if we pulled on the battery wire that connected to the starter, it would turn on. So we replaced the starter. It has been working for 2-3 weeks just fine. Then last night every time I got it starter, it died within 30 seconds. Now when I turn the key, there is an awful grinding noise coming from under the car (Assuming the starter). All lights and power works, and my radio reads error-19 (I'll look up what that means).

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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 7:03 AM