Starting Problems

[gray85]

I am helping a friend with a starting problem on a 79. We replaced the starter, battery (fully charged), checked all the fuses and no luck starting. All the power is on, but no clicking or any sounds at the starter when the key is turned over. The car is an automatic.

After reading some simular posts it seems that the problem could be with the ignition switch. I guess we will need to do some checks with a volt meter.

Any other suggestions? I assume that there is a neutral safty switch. Is there any other switches or relays?

 

[C5Richard]

You should alway bench test the starter after pulling it. But chances are good it's the ignition switch. Basically if you "jump" the starter selenoid with starter in the car and it works then I would begin checking voltage at the ignition switch. If jumping the selenoid doesn't work then you know it's cables.