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michael bird Posted on Feb 19, 2013
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My 1997 regency want start at times all the lights come on but the engine wont start up, and when i turn the key, there is no sound, then, sometimes it will start, I had it put on a codeing machine and it says everything is fine so whats wrong?

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If the engine does not crank, and assuming the battery is charged and the security light is not on, the three most common problems are a faulty starter, neutral safety switch, or key switch.
You would need to know if the starter has battery voltage when the key is in the start position the next time it will not crank.

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weak battery. or dirty bad cables. check alternator out put .make its charging battery.

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alot of cars show a crankposition sensor on a test if it was bad car would not run unless you have a problem with car stalling or running bad when it gets hot not a ignition module if car still runs good not a major problem one problem would be a bad 02 sensor does not mess with car alot gas milage loss mabe slight hesitaion look at sensors that dont mess with engine if not 02

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This Too Is A Starter Problem, If >>The Battery Terminals Are Clean <<And >>The Starter Terminals Are Clean and TIGHT <<,I Would Wait Till It Wont Start Again and SMACK THE STARTER 2-3 times with a HAMMER then Try Starting it. If It Starts then it is The Starter. I KNOW this seems A Little UNCONVENTIONAL BUT For 30 Years This Technique Has Diagnosed HUNDREDS of STARTER Problems for me.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 11, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 oldsmobile sometimes starts

Battery could be not holding a consistent charge. If not, Voltage regulator, starter motor or starter solenoid need replacing....Bad wire connections to all 3 also possible. Voltage regulator should be least expensive to try through process of elimination

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 01, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora wont start, problem with security key?

sounds like the vats system try cleaning your key wait 3 min if that doesnt work take it to the dealer and let them reprogram the vats system and probally replace your key

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