Getting nothing when try to start

Tiny
MATT MASON
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  • 1976 GMC SIERRA
  • 1.5L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
When I turn my key I get nothing. No click or clicking. Not anything ! I have a new battery and a new starter. Lights come on and when key is turned I do get the usual dinging. It's like the starter is getting no power from battery.
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 1:02 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,192 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, see if it will start if you put it in neutral. The neutral safety switch may be bad or out of adjustment. If it doesn't, then we need to see if there is power going to the S connector on the starter solenoid.

On the starter there are two wires. One is hot all the time direct from the battery, so confirm that. The other is a much smaller wire that only gets 12v when the key is in the start position. That will need checked too.

Here is a link that shows how to check a starter:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if all other electrical components are working.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 8:44 PM

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