Scott:
Maybe I wasn't clear enough. Not only will there be no power to the
starter, but no power at all. Not even enough to light up that red
light on the dash. Like the battery is completely dead. Does this
still fit your diagnosis?
Sirmoog
Scott Paisley wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Since you have checked that the charging system is ok, and the
> battery is ok, you can "pop" start, but the starter won't turn
> over, this leaves only one possiblity. No juice is getting to
> the starter from the battery. I would check for a bad ground
> strap. This strap should run from your negative battery terminal
> to the firewall, then to the engine block. Remove both of these
> connection points and clean the firewall, block, and the connectors
> on the cable. Sand till you see some shiny metal to make sure that
> you get a good contact.
>
> You should also buy a battery terminal cleaning tool. This comes
> with a wire brush which will allow you to clean the lead connectors
> which contact the battery. It's possible that these have a coating
> on them which will not allow enough current to flow to the starter.
> When you replaced the battery, it's possible that you removed some
> of the corrosion when you installed the terminal connectors.
> The tool should be about $5 at any parts store.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> -Scotty '75TR6 (Driven most days now)
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