wont start after mud puddle

1992 GMC SUBURBAN
270,000 MILES
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ADRIAN23288
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hit a big mud puddle in 92 suburban c1500 and it died, while rolling put it in neutral and it was turning over but not starting, after it stopped rolling put it in park and tried to start it again but now dash lights come on and when you turn key it just gives one click and nothing, no turning over or anything? have had starter issues with this in the past but it now has a brand new one that is only about a month old. plz help
Sep 15, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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HMAC300
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check one of the fusible links on the starter, they will have a smaller wire usually leading ot red or orange wires. they may have burnt up.
Sep 15, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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ADRIAN23288
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will check that todaym thank you very much hmac, i will keep you informed
Sep 15, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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JDL
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Found this wiring diagram. Everybody have a good day.
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Sep 15, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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ADRIAN23288
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took the starter off and had autozone test it, turns out starter got mud in it and seized put a new one on and started right up. thank you for all your help
Sep 19, 2012 at 6:49 AM
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JDL
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Glad you got it going your way.
Sep 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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