help!! car won't crank

[mudrider]

i have a 98 grand am se with a 2.4l auto. i tried to start my car and it will not crank. no clicking or nothing. the headlights come on and turn off when i tried to crank it. the battery voltage is 12.64 and i have power from battery to starter. it had cranked before but now i can't get it to start. i checked all fuses underhood and inside and all fuses are good. i am getting stumped. i have a recall on the ignition switch but the dealer told me that the recall wouldn't cause my car not to crank. can anyone help me??

[xeroinfinity]

If the connections are clean and tight, I'd say your starters toast!

[mudrider]

well, i replaced the starter. it now turns over but it will not run. it is a 2.4l twin cam. the theft sys light is on. would that be the problem of not starting?? i tried the key on for at least 10 minutes, but it didnt do anything. how do i get rid of this theft sys??(hopefully permantly)

[xeroinfinity]

Sorry I didnt get back to ya sooner, I was out for a few days.

Try to start then leave the key in the "on" postion for 10 min.
Then repeat that 3X , the third time it should go out and start, that is if other things are working properly.