2006-07-09 08:02:36 · 6 answers · asked by Gene S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Yes starters can develope flat spots, that is why it works sometimes & sometimes not. You can get a rebuilt pretty reasonable.
2006-07-09 08:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Buick that has the pass key system in then that is the culprit, the chip that is in the key is actually the security system . If the car is ever stolen and the key isn't used the security system locks out the starter and that is called the pass key system, have a technician look into the pass key reader card which is under the steering column, the card looks like a little hair pick if you pull that out the car will not run. Have the tech check the wire harness on the back of the card holder, my olds did the same thing.
2006-07-09 15:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the starter and have it tested by a competent mechanic. I had one on my 2000 Ford Windstar fail when it was two years old. But get it tested first before replacing it as they are expensive. I would check the wiring from the battery and the solenoid as well. The neutral safety switch can be a culprit too.
2006-07-09 15:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has happened to me before with a different auto....make and model. The diagnosis there was "there is a flat spot in the starter"...and when it stops there, it doesn't catch on a start-up. If you can deal with it, the starter will probably last a few more months, if you cannot, get it replaced.
2006-07-09 15:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by mcprsd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it doesn't work, check to see if gear selector is all the way in park, try it in neutral if it works (replace nuetral safety switch
2006-07-09 15:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by trunorth36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try maybe getting a new starter
2006-07-09 15:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋