no starter operation?

1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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DWALLSMD
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i have a 1993 chevy z71 extended cab with a 5.7 350 in it the truck will not start the battery is good i replaced the starter and cilinoid it still wont turn over the truck has 133,000 miles on it
Nov 15, 2007 at 8:27 AM
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JAMIE CLETCHER
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check and make sure the activation wire to the selinoid is getting voltage from the ignition switch to the selinoid. check and make sure there is not a fusible link that might be bad in the activation wire. On some models there is a fusible link under the relay cover on the passenger side firewall, check that also. This guide can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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Nov 24, 2007 at 5:32 PM
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REAP88
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1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Automatic

my truck has been sitting for 3yrs i changed battery,checked my fuses, pulled my starter had that tested its good.when i go to start it i get nothing. not a click or anything my dashlights work.i cut my d.l.c.(data link connector)out to use elsewhere.that wouldnt have no effect would it?i live in the mountains so taking it to the shop is out.any help?thank you 2carpros!
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Hold the key at cranking position and check for power at the starter solenoid small terminal with a pruple wire if there's no power -check the purple wire if its open to the ignition switch-NOTE: You do not have a NSS/Park and Neutral switch. Its from the ignition switch straight to the starter


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REAP88
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1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my truck has been sitting for 3yrs i changed battery,checked my fuses, pulled my starter had that tested its good.when i go to start it i get nothing. not a click or anything my dashlights work.i cut my d.l.c.(data link connector)out to use elsewhere.that wouldnt have no effect would it?i live in the mountains so taking it to the shop is out.any help?thank you 2carpros!
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM (Merged)
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Hi, It sounds like your battery cables might be the problem. Using a test light test for 12 volts at the starter. If you power is present replace the cable(s) Also, check the fusible links down at the starter to make sure they are intact. Thanks for using 2carpros.com
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM (Merged)
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GREG93POS
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93 chevy silverado intermittent no crank. Sometimes starts just fine other times nothing. I have a good battery dash lights are on and don't dim when I turn the key. Do need to pull the steering wheel and check the ignition switch?
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Your probable causes here could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/clutch switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM (Merged)
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1992 Chevy Silverado V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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Dear Car Pros

After starting my truck and running it for only a short time (2 min), two weeks ago, it has gone belly up
My truck's engine won't turn over or fire on gasoline being added to the carborator. I've checked the distributing caps and wires made sure nothing was torn or wet. I live in a wet environment and think that some other connection isn't being made. Do you have any suggestions on where to look next?
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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[quote:4587b43abe="zee.ez.tuner"]Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Chevy Silverado V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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Dear Car Pros

After starting my truck and running it for only a short time (2 min), two weeks ago, it has gone belly up
My truck's engine won't turn over or fire on gasoline being added to the carborator. I've checked the distributing caps and wires made sure nothing was torn or wet. I live in a wet environment and think that some other connection isn't being made. Do you have any suggestions on where to look next?[/quote:4587b43abe]you said it wont turn over. did you check the battery connections. are you sure the battery is good.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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ZEE.EZ.TUNER
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I ended up filling one of the battery portals and jump starting the engine that way. Thanks for the tip on checking the bat. I has started beautifully since I broke off the obstructions to the connections.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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AMISHRON
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There is a red wire going to the junction box on the firewall on the passenger side that burnt completely in two while trying to start the engine. Where does this red wire go to & what is causing this wire to get hot only in the start mode?
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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These wires burn when they get melted by the exhaust manifold on the right side. You will need to replace the fusible links at the starter as well. I know because it happened to my truck I have the same thing.

Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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AMISHRON
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Yep you guys are so good you hit it on the money, I got the parts to fix it and the starter had to come out but I got it fixed up. I love this site thanks again ;)
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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I have a 92' chevy silverado 1500 that does'nt start sometimes. It will make a "click" noise when I turn the key, and another "click" when I release. It only happens sometimes, and if I keep on turning and releaseing the key it will eventually start. Do I need a starter?
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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If it's the starter clicking then there's a good chance it could be the starter.I would have the battery tested and make sure the battery cable's are clean and tight.Also do you have a multimeter or test light to do some testing when it act's up so we can see if it's the starter?

This guide can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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ADAMHARVELL
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The battery is new and fully charged, the cable connections are clean and tight. I do have a multimeter, but I'm not 100% on how to use it. At first the truck was starting more than not starting. Now the problem has gotten worse. It may start first try sometimes but when it fails, it makes a kinda loud click noise (sounds like its coming from the starter) and a lesser click noise when I release the key from the crank position.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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Since your not sure how to use the multimeter do you have a test light?Those are really easy to use.Let me know it sound's like a bad starter though i just want to be sure.Also make sure the positive battery cable to the starter is clean and tight.Make sure you check that with the negative cable unhooked from the battery.If you have a test hook the aligator clip to a ground when it doesn't start and see if you have power to the purple wire at the starter with the key in the start position.If you do bad starter.If we use the multimeter the black lead goes to the common connection on the meter and the red lead goes to the V connection on the meter.Then set the meter to 20 DC volts then ground the black lead and use the red lead to test for battery voltage at the starter purple wire with the key in the start position if you have battery voltage and the starter is inop bad starter.Let me know what you find.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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The truck quit running and would not start up.Spark quickly arose from the terminals an battery. I fixed the wiring. And when i went to put it back negative went first. Then positive, smoke started again to rise from the terminals.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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It sounds like you had a fusible link burn out, probably due to a short somewhere else in the truck. If you burned out a fusible link and replaced it with regular wire, that is a big no no and can cause a fire or severe damage to the car. You need to find the short and repair it first and then replace the wire section with fuse wire.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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the truck doesn't crank over. the battery is new. the fuses look ok. what do you think the problem is?
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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Need to see if voltage is present on solenoid wire when key is turned to start. May have ignition switch or solenoid/starter fault.Also try starting in neutral
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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1992 Chevy Silverado 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

got 1992 silverrado 4.3L replaced starter has constant voltage at starter. turn key every thing works but the starter dot click or nothing checked battery its good what would cause this problem
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RASMATAZ
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1992 Chevy Silverado car wont crank

Cranking problems starts from the battery, ignition switch, park and neutral switch and starter itself

Hold key at cranking position check for power at the starter solenoid purple wire-No power back it up to the other components mentioned-
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM (Merged)
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