car will not crank..has new battery and alternator is good

Asked by Emily Jun 10, 2018 at 02:28 PM about the 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8L RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Check the ground from the negative battery wire, usually it will be grounded to a piece of metal nearby, if not check the ground for the engine itself, if still not starter could be bad, If starter is good it would leave you with the ignition switch.

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