what is the likely reason for car not starting?

Asked by pwpicotte Sep 14, 2013 at 01:34 PM about the 1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

turn key to start position ,all dashboard indicator lights light up but when key is  turned to starter engagement  nothing  but a strong click is heard. battery checks out , pulled belt and all pulleys free spin eccept  crank shaft,does thism sound like an electrical relay?>??

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crash77 answered 10 years ago

the click should be your solenoid, which tells your starter to engage your flywheel and start the car (bad starter can have it checked), also check your contacts are tight

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