1996 Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question
Mileage: 80 miles.
Not getting power to anything after reconnecting battery. Could a relay or fuse be problem? Where should I look?
I have tested the battery, is ok @ 15v. The Battery Terminals are very clean with no curosion. I tested the Positive(+) cables coming from battery to and from Alternator and all seem to be getting power (15v). Its a 96 S-10 and I do not think I have a fuse panel under the hood but all interior fuses appear good (visual inspection only)
Answer
Check the small negative wire where it bolts to the body to be sure it's clean and tight.
Next, grab your voltmeter or test light and start at the battery, then work your way to the body on the negative side and the starter motor on the positive side. You're looking for the first place you lose voltage. GM also likes to use the large starter terminal to tap off with fusible links for the other circuits, (unless there is an under-hood fuse box). It's not likely a fuse link burned open from jump-starting but one of them could be corroded off.
When you do have an under-hood fuse box, the smaller positive cable going to it often works loose. Clean and tighten that connection.
Thank you caradiodoc! I located anf fixed the problem! Truck is running again!
What did you find?