Toyota Pickup, no crank, no start

Tiny
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  • 1985 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 224 MILES
My 1985 Toyota Pickup is having no crank, no start. The fuses are all good, battery is fully charged, and the cables have no fraying or corrosion that I can see. At first, I was able to turn on the accessories still, but now the accessories don't turn on when I turn the key either. There's absolutely no sound whatsoever. I've been told "Battery cables, alternator, starter and ignition switch". I don't have the equipment to test the alternator, and right now I'm just trying to get a good idea of what it might be. I personally think it's the ignition switch, but I'm told plenty of other things. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 AT 12:46 AM

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Tiny
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**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 AT 12:50 AM
Tiny
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How can I find out what it is? I really think it's the ignition switch because it's receiving no power whatsoever, and my battery is perfectly fine. Can you tell me how to check the ignition switch? I'm incredibly new to cars, as I'm 18 and have zero experience in them. I really need help.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 AT 1:30 AM
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How do you know its not receiving battery voltage-the way to know is to check battery power at the main feed of the ignition switch-
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Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 7:11 AM
Tiny
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Well now the accessories do turn on, so it isn't my battery cables. Now I'm starting to think it might be my starter. I've read online ways to jump the starter solenoid with a screwdriver, but I'm a little afraid to try it. I don't have a lot of the equipment for testing things, so I'm trying to diagnose it to the best of my ability.
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Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 8:55 PM
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Hold the key in the crank poss. And tap test the starter with a hammer. Gl
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 8:50 PM

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