What is causing my 96' buick regal from starting?

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Chad W

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When you turn the Key does the starter Spin? If so then it sounds like your Bendix in your starter is out. If you know what your doing you can get the Bendix and replace it yourself or take it to a starter shop.

Easiest thing to do is to just get another starter.

If you just hear clicking sounds then that is either your solenoid or a battery cable loose.
 
There is a little issue with my 96' Buick Regal. It starts when it wants. Sometimes, I have to give the key a few turns before it decides to start. Other times it won't start unless I give it a jump start. Battery is good, so it's not that. What else can cause these starting problems? I hope someone can help me with this. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
 
How do you know the battery is good? Most people mistakenly believe a battery has a good charge if it lights the headlights and other lights and accessories. The headlights only draw about 6 to 8 amps and the other lights only draw about 1 amp each. But the starter draws about 250 amps, and more on some vehicles. So a half-charged battery can easily power the headlights and accessories but not have the power needed to deliver the amp load the starter draws. If it takes a jump to get it started then I suggest you do a proper battery and charging system test. You also said that sometimes it takes a few key turns before it decides to start. That can indicate a loose or corroded connection someplace or a faulty ignition switch.
 
When you turn the Key does the starter Spin? If so then it sounds like your Bendix in your starter is out. If you know what your doing you can get the Bendix and replace it yourself or take it to a starter shop.

Easiest thing to do is to just get another starter.

If you just hear clicking sounds then that is either your solenoid or a battery cable loose.
 
How do you know the battery is good? Most people mistakenly believe a battery has a good charge if it lights the headlights and other lights and accessories. The headlights only draw about 6 to 8 amps and the other lights only draw about 1 amp each. But the starter draws about 250 amps, and more on some vehicles. So a half-charged battery can easily power the headlights and accessories but not have the power needed to deliver the amp load the starter draws. If it takes a jump to get it started then I suggest you do a proper battery and charging system test. You also said that sometimes it takes a few key turns before it decides to start. That can indicate a loose or corroded connection someplace or a faulty ignition switch.
 
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