95 gas CC no start with new switches and solenoid

wjftsf

I'm a bit perplexed and before I start doing anymore I thought I'd ask to see if I'm missing something.

I have a 95 gas CC that started having some starting issues awhile back. It would just sit for a bit before it would start, with sometimes having to back off the pedal some to get it to crank.

Now, it wont start at all. I checked the fuse and its fine. I could not jump the solenoid to get it to start but would still hear the click. I bought a new solenoid AND all four new microswitches. .....still nothing. You can hear it "moan" or labor , and with a test light each pole is Very dim. With the key on/off the side connectors get the power, no problem there.

The battery has 11.9 vlts and when I push the pedal it drops down to 5vlts

The grounds all look good, so I'm thinking it's the starter.

Is there something else that I should look for?

BGW

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Buickguy

That sounds like a weak battery to me. It may be reaching the end of its useful life.
Fully charged, a battery should show around 12.6 Volts.

You can take your battery to a local auto parts store and have them load test it. Many of the larger chains offer that service.

nobuckbuild

bad battery. no question at all. had same problem on three carts in the past month jump the battery and i bet it starts.

wjftsf

Thanks!....it was a thought but I just discounted it since it wasnt that old and was appearing to hold a charge, but it could also have a bed cell too...

Fingers crossed!

Volt_Ampere

If it drops to 5V, the battery is junk.

clubcarjeff

100% battery problem.