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no start condition 1985 c10 electrical related?

1985 C10 305/700r4 this past week it started to click(solenoid would engage) but not turn over. a few then many turns of the key before it started. I replaced the ignition switch the one behind the dash not the lock cylinder. now it gets nothing reading on its voltmeter. and wont even click.

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    the solenoid could be the issue. if you are good with cars, id drop the starter and separate the solenoid. there will be a copper washer in that. it can get to be a very rough surface that can have a hard time completing the circuit. i have used a file to clean that up along with the two contacts inside of that cap on the solenoid. it has worked for me on my own car so i had to make the suggestion.

  • 8 years ago

    Power flows from the battery to the ign switch. From there it flows on the yellow wire to the neutral safety switch. It leaves the neutral switch on a purple wire and goes to the starter solenoid. So test for voltage at the solenoid on the purple wire and work your way back to the ign switch.

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