1991 Cadillac Seville wont turn over starter tested and is fine. Its drained 3 batteries in the last 12 months. Tryed banging on it and nothing.

probably a bad starter.

You need a starter or bendix spring repair.

well i hope your not using the battery from 1991 if the car only has 24k. As for the raido check the fuses. actully remove and replace dont just stick a test light to it that just tells if your getting power to

Look for a light on the dash that says antitheft or security. These cars had issues with this system failing and disabling the starter. If you see this light, go to this link. http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

Did you have the battery load tested? GB...stewbison

I will paste instructions from autozone.com below, but recommend you also read thru my post at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5973094-starter_replace and let me know if you have questions.

4.5L and 4.9L Engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely on jackstands.
3. Remove the starter motor shield.
4. Remove the exhaust front and rear pipe assembly.
5. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
6. Disconnect the solenoid 'S' terminal nut and battery cable nut.
7. Unbolt the starter motor mounting bolts, and remove the starter motor.

Fig. Later model starter location and mounting on the 4.9L engine


To install:

1. Install the starter motor, and tighten to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
2. Install the solenoid 'S' terminal nut. Tighten the nut to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).
3. Install the battery cable nut and tighten to 12 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
4. Install the flexplate inspection cover, the front and rear exhaust pipe assembly and the starter motor shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

is the battery weak?if good ck all grounds,then ck voltage from batt. down to starter.also make sure solenoid isnt loose on starter case.If you did bypass and it cranks then neutral switch or ignition switch could be worn.good luck

I would check the connections to the battery, then take it to an auto parts store or auto service center to test the condition of the battery and to test the starter. If the battery is good then the starter could be going bad if the starter takes too much amperage when cranking the engine and doesn't turn at a normal rate of speed.

Is this possible ? Banging on the starter surely jarred either the solenoidm the starter brushes or armature. I've done that a 1000 X with poitive results, and in the end overhauled or replaced the starter. Now you say this has been going on for 2 mos or so, could there NOW be SOMETHING ELSE ( new problem ) like the battery /starter connections, ignition switch, etc causing no power to the starter , Hoping all re-connections are good.

ok stay with me. Buy yourself a 12V test light. Disconnect negative side of the batt. You might need 2 people for this. With test light connect ground wire to disconnected batt cable. Touch pointed end of test light in battery open terminal. If it lights up, you have a 12V drain in teh system. Now, most times you remove ONE fuse at a time and reinstall till the light goes out. MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND EVERYTHING ELSE OFF. One you determine which circuit it is, .the fun begins. What on that circuit is draining the battery ?