1995 GMC Sierra car wont start

1995 GMC SIERRA
120,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CKK11
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The truck has been sitting for almost 4 years. when we parked it last it ran but the transmission was going out. we tried to start it about 2 months ago and it would turn over but not start. we tried to jump the battery off but never could get it started. we just went and got a new battery and tried to start it and now there is nothing, the lights come on and there is power but when you turn the key it makes no sound. i have looked around for bad wires but nothing. what should i check?
Aug 6, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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JDL
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Hello, your sure the battery has a full charge and the battery connections are clean and tight on both ends? Have you tried cranking in neutral?
Aug 6, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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CKK11
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yes, we just bought the battery. i can check the voltage again to make sure they didnt give us a bad battery, but we hooked the new battery up with jumper cables and tried it that way too so i dont think the battery is bad. and yes we put it in netural and tried to start but nothing.
Aug 6, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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JDL
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The purple wire going to the starter solenoid should be hot with the key in the crank position.
Aug 6, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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CKK11
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Ok how do i tell if its hot? any other suggestions to try
Aug 6, 2009 at 2:52 PM
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JDL
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You use a testlite or voltmeter on the wiring connector.
Aug 6, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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