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1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.jlaycock 12-26-2004, 03:18 PM My 1997 Grand Prix SE won't start. Battery is fine. When I turn the ignition, it sounds like it's starting to turn over, then I hear a few clicking sounds and the power goes dead. Clock resets to 1:00. Electrical problem? (FYI, it's about -5 degrees Celsuis). kustomkid54 12-26-2004, 03:24 PM I'm going to take it you had the battery checked. It sure sounds like that would be it. At 5 below a battery has to work hard to turn any motor over. May want to bring it inside to warm. With the clock restting, you are losing power. I hate weather. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/kustomkid54/Christmas2004001.jpg Chazman 12-26-2004, 03:35 PM I would load test that battery. It may show 12 volts on your meter, but if it pulls down below 9 when attempting to start its pooched. May want to check the connections at the battery and starter as well. JonJon68 12-26-2004, 06:57 PM Yea, i had the same problem and the connections were loose. Tightened them up and no probs since jlaycock 12-29-2004, 05:46 PM My 1997 Grand Prix SE won't start. Battery is fine. When I turn the ignition, it sounds like it's starting to turn over, then I hear a few clicking sounds and the power goes dead. Clock resets to 1:00. Electrical problem? (FYI, it's about -5 degrees Celsuis). Well, I'll end the suspense. It was the battery after all. Replaced it and the car starts without a hitch. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2012
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