NO F-BDY BS

Nothing leading up to this. Battery is good, good connections, starter is not dragging.



Went to grocery store, stopped again at a gas station on the way home to get some Sprite. Got back in. All dash lights, a/c radio, windows, horn, ect. All work. Nothing at the ignition/key switch.



I know the usual suspects, what I dont know, is the the security/anti-theft issues that could prevent it from cranking. It was dark when i got it home, so I didnt get a chance to check any fuses, or check any connections to the starter. I do think I hear the selenoid click when I hit the ignition.

Where should I start?

Suburbazine

If you hear the solenoid hitting, then you probably need to replace the starter. Most likely the contactor in the solenoid has failed.

There's a possibility the power cable under the oil pan has corroded out but it is usually more intermittent than not at all.

bbowerman

does the gear selector say P if not it could be a "pnss" park neutral safety switch try starting in neutral. if it says p it should be alright though

NO F-BDY BS

Yeah, thats all good. No dice in N either.

Got my wife to cycle the key, i can def hear the solenoid hitting.

Gadgetized

iTrader: (9)

I would check all the grounds again just to be sure. Back of both heads, and the one on the drivers side pan rail as mentioned above.

NO F-BDY BS

Will do. Gonna be home in a bit, and see what i can find out.

Chevygearhead84

Have you tried tapping the solenoid while your wife holds key in start position? Grounds are a good thing to check too.

726.0chevelle

iTrader: (17)

I had that same exact problem I would have changed the ignition switch but I was out town working and didn't have time to wait on ordered parts. I dropped the truck off at the dealership they replaced the battery and the ground lead. The battery was not that old and the main ground wire looked near perfect. I think the problem was the ground wire the whole time.