Engine won't start?

Tiny
LAMAR JEWELL
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I've a 1989 Grand Prix SE. It has a new battery, but every time I turn the key the lights go out and nothing. No crank strain, starter stutter; but all of the electrical works until I turn the key then everything is out. So what's my real problem? I'm thinking it's the alternator or starter stuck in the transmission. Please help. Lamar Jewell
Thursday, November 29th, 2007 AT 4:55 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Sounds to me that the starter is jammed into the flywheel or you have a bad ignition switch, which is probably more like it.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2007 AT 7:34 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nope, to me it sounds like you have a bad connection at the battery, please go over this guide to help fix it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 AT 12:24 PM

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