1994 Buick Century Support Question
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Question posted by waynehale on January 9th, 2013
Starter Not Working
when i try to start the car nothing happens and the wires start to smoke. this is only when i try to start it it does not happen when the key is in the on position
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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on January 10th, 2013 11:08 PM
roadrunnertim
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Check the wires connected to the starter. Either the starter wires are touching each other or one of the wires is grounding to metal on the vehicle. Just be sure to disconnect the negative battery cable before you touch the starter wires. It's very easy to accidentally touch the wires together and get a shock and some sparking.
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Owner's Manual - Page 31
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Owner's Manual - Page 40
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Owner's Manual - Page 67
...and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on starting. Gages and Indicators ...
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Owner's Manual - Page 77
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after you start your vehicle must be
pushed ...electrical power to push-start your vehicle. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will sound if you .
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Owner's Manual - Page 78
...try to shift to (Park) if your shift lever to be sure it could damage the transaxle. NOTICE:
Holding your key in "Start" for longer than15 seconds at a time will go of this works, then your starter motor. If you do, you turn the key hard. Shift to "Start." When the engine starts... But turnthe keyonly withyour hand. To start in any other position -- And the excessive heat can 't .
Owner's Manual - Page 79
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with the electronics in through them very slowly. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do it could be flooded with your engine might notperform properly. This clears the extra ... ever haveto have your engine.
Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. If you hold the key in the Index.
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Owner's Manual - Page 80
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Owner's Manual - Page 115
..., you If doesn't come on , orif the two parts.
If the light is still on as start the vehicle. If it stays on after your it brake problem.
113 Brake System Warning Light
BRAKE
If... into It may take longer to it warn you have working, the other part can the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake still work and stop carefully. Haveyour brake system inspected right away. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... Coolant Temperature Warning Light
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Owner's Manual - Page 119
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Owner's Manual - Page 150
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Owner's Manual - Page 153
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Owner's Manual - Page 160
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Owner's Manual - Page 170
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Owner's Manual - Page 171
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Owner's Manual - Page 176
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Owner's Manual - Page 275
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Owner's Manual - Page 276
..." P ' (Park). Keeping your vehide in each shift lever position.
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Owner's Manual - Page 297
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Owner's Manual - Page 299
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