Wont start car died twice today both time the dash light stayed on was able to put in park and start but the third time i was pulling into drive way it died but this time lights on dash whent off would not try to turn over radio stoped working but windows would work fan on ac worked head light worked then dash lights would blink on and off engine would try to turn over but would not start

SOURCE: 1995 Buick Park Ave. Brake light remains ON and chimes on driving

The problem is the car think the park brake is on (intermittently). I would check the park brake switch, perhaps it's loose, or perhaps the park brake is pushed down to the first "click" spot. Also check the wiring connection to the switch, and the wiring nearby. Good luck!

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: lights,horn work but car wont start

Troubleshoot the starter. If your battery is good, then you WILL have power...the lights will work, horn, etc, but....if the starter is toast...you need a starter.

SOURCE: parking lights work third brake light works,just not back brakes?

The bulbs do not need to be replaced! The answer to this problem is believe it or not in the turn signal lever, or multi-function switch. It is extremely common on these cars, and usually mis-diagnosed. Try this before going any farther. Back the vehicle up to a wall, or have a person stand behind the car, and pull the turn signal lever slightly towards you as if you were switching between hi and low beams. I guarantee that when you put just a little pressure on the lever your brake lights will work. If you want the problem fixed, you need to have the switch (and lever arm) replaced from inside the steering column, and you need someone to remove the airbag to do this. The switch is roughly $200 from an aftermarket parts store. If you learn to drive your car and just know that when you brake you can pull back on the lever to make the lights work great, I did for a few years in mine. But I guarantee that is the answer to your problem

SOURCE: 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra. Replaced battery,

recheck your body ground may have surface rust on bolt, body, or connection

SOURCE: 2000 regal - cruise/fan blower control panel inop at same time

Sounds like it might be a bad ignition switch

Testimonial: "it was the ignition switch, way to go, thanks"