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you need to check the ignition switch it sounds as if it may not be making a connection. The key has to be in the run position for the car to run after releasing the key. Hope this helps.
I checked the small wire and have power ???? What small wire ? The wire on the starter solenoid has B+ voltage when turning the key to start position ? If so and your engine isn't spinning over ,your engine is seized up. Try put a socket an breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt an try turning it by hand .
The symptoms sound very similar to when the antitheft system locks out the starter. "Runs for 5 seconds or less, then stalls". "Starter not working, but still turns over when jumped at the stater" Maybe read thru this link and see if this sounds like what you are experiencing. http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/
Sounds like your ignition (mechanical) key assembly is bad. Key should turn freely through the full cycle. Off, on, run and start. Your vehicle should have 2 ignition switches, I.e., mechanical and electronic. Sounds like you either have a bad mechanical switch or perhaps even a problem with the steering column itself.
sounds like we need a starter motor current draw test to evaluate ur starters condition.this can b done at any shop w a charging an starting system analyzer.if ur stater is drawing more than250 amps to325a or even higher amperage draw ur starter motor is bad..on a northstar the starter is under ur intake manifold,not an easy job,if u have the other caddy motor then starter can b changed from under car. not too bad to change,on a lift of course
did you check the starter solenoid their is one one the starter it's self but their should be another one under the hood near the battery, it should be round shaped with two post on it and it will be mounted on the side wall near the battery. If you put your key in and turn it to the on position but don't start it and take a screw driver and use it to cross the two post you can test it to see if it is bad. If when you cross the post it starts it is the solenoid! If not check for spark and fuel! If you check the solenoid and it is still good just let me know and I will tell you the next step you need to take!
The part that makes the connection when you turn the switch is a selonoid, in most cases it is part of the starter. Check with a part store to see if you can replace the selonoid or if you will have to replace the complete starter.
start with a good batt. and the wiring going to the starter. then ck. the stater draw, sounds like a bad batt. or starter !?? have to get it turning over good frist! check the connections!
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