On Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:47:23 -0700 (PDT), Abrown1966@sc.rr.com wrote:

>On Oct 1, 5:27*pm, Paul <P...@slowcast.net> wrote:
>> Abrown1...@sc.rr.com wrote:
>> > I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3.8L v-6 that won't start.
>> > Originally when turning the ignition you would hear a cluncking sound
>> > from under the engine but thats all. I thought it was the starter
>> > solenoid and bought a new starter. After installing the new starter,
>> > and turning the ignition key, nothing happens. I have checked the
>> > voltage going to the starter, (goinng from the bolt the power comes in
>> > on to the ground screw) and get 10.5 volts when trying to crank it.
>> > Checking from the Ground screw to the bolt with wires leading to the
>> > starter motor, I get no Voltage when trying to crand the car. Is the
>> > new Starter bad?
>>
>> > Thanks
>>
>> > Alan
>>
>> Sounds like a dead battery.
>
>
>When checking the voltage on the battery, it reads 12.8. So it does
>not appear to a bad battery.
>
>Thanks for the response.
>
Check the voltage between the post and the clamp attached to it.
Sometimes you get enough "hidden" corrosion between the post and
clamp, that you effectively have no connection.

Tom S.