96 buick skylark wont start

id say starter or alternator is bad i would think thats why its clicking

Turn the key forward 2 clicks, but don't start it. leave like this for ten minutes, no less. Turn key back, then forward to start the car.

Put a test light on the starter ignition terminal,on the starter,if the test light lights up as soon as you turn the key to the start position,and the starter delays starting,check the voltage at the same spot,with a volt meter.If the voltage is lees than 12 volts,and then jumps to the 12 volts,after the delay,then replace the ignition switch.If the voltage is at 12 volts when the key is turned to start the car,and the delay occurs,replace the starter.

There should be a click sound from the engine to know that you have the starter relay going. If there is none check that out if it is working or if the wires are connected properly. If there is check out the starter motor if it is connected properly or if it is working at all. Check also the ground wires if they are connected properly.

I had the same problem with ours...

It ia a faulty ign switch lock (the sensor) > Expensive part >

Temp fix;

remove the cover underneath the steering column and locate the thin white flat (3) wire (runs from the ignition key lock down to a connector.

After starting the the car , dis-connect the connector under the dash that the Ign lock goes to , after that the car should start everytime.

You will need to replace the lock assy. if you want to fix this correctly ; I have been using ours for (6) months > no problem except the "Theft System " light stays on -

More Information pleas, but I think it might be the neutral safety switch. Try starting the car in Neutral and see if it starts, if it does you need to have the NSS, replaced.

Hi
you will need to have your car scanned for codes such as
DTC P1629 or P1626

This is most likely a dead starter.

check out the esc electronic spark control i have a 96 that wont start thats the problem but no one know what it looks like and they want 300 for the part in the store it to exspensive

Are you getting fire to the plugs?

Are you getting fuel?

"Won't start" doesn't tell me anything.