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05-10-03, 03:43 PM

gemagm19

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95 Buick Regal,auto tran,V6

will not start..started OK 5min B4..can ear click..sounds like under dash when turn key on...earlier in day had started OK ran 2min & was shut off...would not start...sat 2 hrs then shifted into gear & back to park,,,started & did just fine...all lights, radio, elect doors & windows Ok....is this weak battery? starter? any ideas or checks?

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05-10-03, 04:54 PM

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How old is the battery? Delco's had a nasty habit of corrosion eating the + Post bolt. then leaking down cable to starter. Check battery, then connections, + post and connection on starter. If this is OK, I would check the trans. safety start switch. Does it eventually start if you cycle shifter.

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05-11-03, 12:58 PM

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I agree.

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