1996 Chevy Tahoe MY 1996 THAOE WONT START

Tiny
SARS
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,000 MILES
WHEN I TURN THE KEY ALL THE DUMMY LIGHTS COME ON AS USUAL BUT THE ENGINE MAKES NO NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY SO I TOOK IT OUT AND HAD IT TESTED AND IT WAS FINE SO I THEN PROCEEDED TO THE STARTER AND DID THE SAME TO FIND OUT ITS NOT THAT EITHER. SO I PUT EVERYTHING BACK IN AND CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND RELAYS BUT THEY ARE ALL GOOD AS WELL. SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY I AM LOSING VOLTS. I CALLED AND SPOKE TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT COULD EITHER BE THE IGNITION SWITCH OR POSSIBLY THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH, IS HE CORRECT OR DO I HAVE BIGGER ISSUE ON MY HANDS? I AM COMPLETELY STUMPED AT THIS POINT AND EXTREMLY PISSED OFF CAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD GIVE ME WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
Sunday, June 8th, 2008 AT 10:06 AM

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Tiny
RHALL77
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You need to check and see if you have voltage to the starter. If not check for voltage at the relay. Switch the relay with another one and see if it works. If not, check for voltage out put at the ingnition switch.
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Monday, June 9th, 2008 AT 8:27 AM
Tiny
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THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. I REPLACED THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH AND STILL NOTHING. HOW DO I TEST FOR VOLTS AT THE RECOMMENDED AREAS THAT YOU SUGGESTED?
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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Check the small wire on the starter for voltage. other wise use this wiring diagram.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/166241_26633_1.jpg

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 AT 7:50 AM

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