Engine will not crank

Tiny
BRYAN W
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  • 1987 CHEVROLET CUSTOM DELUXE
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 47,743 MILES
When I turn the key all my lights gauges and radio come on but when I turn to the start position it won't crank. I replaced the ignition and neutral safety switch but it still won't turn over and I'm just lost for words. Before I replaced both the ignition and safety switch it would turn over sometimes and sometimes it wouldn't. So I'm lost at the moment and need some help.
Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 11:22 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Do you have a voltmeter or test light to do some tests?

Did you verify power to the little wire on the starter solenoid in the start position?

You need to verify power out of the ignition switch on the yellow wire to the neutral switch. Then verify power out of the switch at the purple wire to the solenoid.

Roy
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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So a test light will work to test everything?
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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That is correct.

Roy
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 4:07 PM
Tiny
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Alright, thank you.
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Keep us updated.

Roy
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM

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