the other day i went to start my car, and it was as if the battery was dead. it turned over for a second then just clicked. so, i got my other car and tried to jump it and the same thing happened. then i tried to charge it and the same thing happened again.

like i said, its like the battery just isnt strong enough to turn the starter so it just clicks way like it was dead. and either its a new battery. and, even when i jump it with my other car OR charge it, nothing happens any different. once i saw that, i ruled out the charging/battery system, because even with a known good battery,it didnt work. then i though it had to be the starter.

i took it out and brought the starter to NAPA because it has a lifetime warranty, so i figured they would just give me a new one and it would fix the problem. they tested it and it was "good" so they say, so they woudnt give me another one. so i put it back in.

i have checked everything, but i cant find the problem.

by the way..once in a while (like onece every 30 tries) the car just starts right up like there was no problem at all. cranks strong, turns right over, and fires.

any ideas? need any more info? just reply and i will tell you anything you need to know. thanks a lot.

-brian

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1991 Camaro RS - ultra blue metallic, t-tops
GMPP 350 HO crate engine - 454 TBI, MSD ignition, SLP exhaust, everything is new
700R4 - 2,400 stall converter, vette servo, shift kit
10 bolt - SLP zexel torsen differential, GM 3.42s
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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 2 door, black

 

Sounds like the Starter to me... could be the alternator though, good luck.

 

yeah, but correct me if i am wrong...the alternator will only cause problems once the engine is running? could the alternator be causing the problem, since it is theoretically not involved with starting the car?

-brian

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1991 Camaro RS - ultra blue metallic, t-tops
GMPP 350 HO crate engine - 454 TBI, MSD ignition, SLP exhaust, everything is new
700R4 - 2,400 stall converter, vette servo, shift kit
10 bolt - SLP zexel torsen differential, GM 3.42s
z28boy.fbody.com
z28boy@twcny.rr.com
AIM - "Z28 Boy"

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 2 door, black

 

You might not have enough cca to turn the engine over because the alternator hasnt been charging recently

 

I had what I think it the same problem in my 92 RS, some guys tried to rip it off but the VATS foiled the Screw driver , but in the process the cracked a rod in the steering column, it worth a look at.

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1989 GTA 350 TPI - T-tops, dual cats, 9-Bolt aussie 3.27
1992 RS 305 TBI - T-tops, T-5, 3.08 - Sold

 

Have you checked your batt. to block ground?

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"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear."

-Thomas Jefferson

 

yeah its fine

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1991 Camaro RS - ultra blue metallic, t-tops
GMPP 350 HO crate engine - 454 TBI, MSD ignition, SLP exhaust, everything is new
700R4 - 2,400 stall converter, vette servo, shift kit
10 bolt - SLP zexel torsen differential, GM 3.42s
z28boy.fbody.com
z28boy@twcny.rr.com
AIM - "Z28 Boy"

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 2 door, black

 

did you check your fusible link?

 

Go through and reclean the battery terminals on the battery, starter and block/alt bracket, wherever it goes to,,sure sounds like a bad ground.

ANy corrosion in the battery cables, just past the connectors? Look for some white stuff in there, if you see any, get new cables.