No start no crank help with why?

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Asked by Stephanie Mar 11, 2022 at 02:25 PM about the 2008 Buick Lucerne CX FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Was fine now won't start

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Does it turn over ? How do you know it won't start if it doesn't crank . Crank and start are 2 different things . When you hit the key it cranks , when it fires up it has started . Check for proper spark , fuel pressure and injector pulse . Do you hear the fuel pump prime the system when you hit the key ? ( whhhiirrr )

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The key turns and lights come on makes zero noise. No crank no click nothing. Fuel pump is working. The car was absolutely fine. Zero issues and no check engine. Went to go to work yesterday morning and nothing. Fuses are good

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Then it sounds like the starter , check for power at the solenoid or test old before you go buy one , disconnect batt before you work on it .

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Good suggestions by beatupchevy, but there might be some other reason you hear no noise when you turn the ignition key..... The car is fifteen years old, and that's along time for any car. As the dash lights all illuminate, you might have a damaged ignition switch. You might try starting the car in Neutral instead of in Drive; you might have a defective Neutral safety switch. You might try to start the car with the headlights on. If they stay on, you might have a damaged electrical ground..... Well that's all I have to add.

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normal for the starter solenoid to go out after this much use.

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