J Stevens wrote:
> <Abrown1966@sc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:561777c8-e8d3-4d09-acaa-5bbacdfe9fba@e53g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> 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.
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> When checking the voltage on the battery, it reads 12.8. So it does
> not appear to a bad battery.
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> Thanks for the response.
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> Alan
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> I've had batteries that the voltage looked ok , but didn't have enough amps
> to crank the car over.
> Do you have power to the headlights? Try getting someone to crank the engine
> with the lights on and see if there's enough power to keep them bright.
>
> Jay S
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Not enough amps...
Check the voltage at the battery when cranking, if it's below 9 volts
change the battery out. I see the OP says when cranking battery shows
10.5 volts so battery while starting is good.