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Old 12-26-2004, 02:18 PM   #1
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1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.

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).
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Old 12-26-2004, 02:24 PM   #2
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Re: 1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.

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.
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Old 12-26-2004, 02:35 PM   #3
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Re: 1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.

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.
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Re: 1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.

Yea, i had the same problem and the connections were loose. Tightened them up and no probs since
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Old 12-29-2004, 04:46 PM   #5
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Re: 1997 Grand Prix won't start, battery fine.

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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.
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