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1988 Chevy Nova car won't start

Tiny
DAVEC1982
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
I have this "mystery" problem with my 88 nova. The problem is that after I drive my car to where I need to go, it wo't start when I try to turn it on again. The car won't turn over, I don't hear any clicking noises wheni turn the key, I have full lights, and they DON'T dim, so it's not the battery, you CAN jump it as long as it's car to car and not car to jump box, I just recently put a new starter in and that didn't really solve anything, anyadvice or if you have a solution I would be very grateful

-David Capano
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check and test the neutral start switch and ignition switch
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010 AT 5:09 PM
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BOBALOU
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David, I am experiencing the same exact problems. Your description of the "mystery" problem is the same as mine in my 1987 Chevy Nova.

I have replaced the ignition switch. I have also checked the neutral switch. Neither seems to be the cause of the problem.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010 AT 10:18 PM
Tiny
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TO: bobalou

Try this have helper hold key in cranking position and check for power at the neutral switch black and white wire do you have it?
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010 AT 10:37 PM

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