# Ignition start problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-start-problem/48450>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** eighty-eight, ignition, oldsmobile\
**Created:** [May 5, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-start-problem/48450 "2010-05-05T20:46:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![dehugo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c89c15/32.png) [@dehugo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dehugo)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-start-problem/48450/1 "2010-05-05T20:46:41Z")

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The engine does not crank over, just clicks once. Battery has be charged and starter changed and still clicks once. Positive terminal and starter gets hot when trying to start engine. Cannot figure where short may be occurring if that is the problem.

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**Author:** ![researcher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/edb3f5/32.png) [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-start-problem/48450/2 "2010-05-05T22:57:46Z")

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Can the engine be turned over using a socket and ratchet handle on the front pulley bolt of the crankshaft? Is the turning torque higher than expected? Can it be turned a full 2 turns without excessive resistance?

Respond and we can go further with the diagnosis.

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**Author:** ![dehugo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c89c15/32.png) [@dehugo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dehugo)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-start-problem/48450/3 "2010-05-06T00:51:45Z")

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No it can’t be turned.