1994 Chevy Astro vehicle won't turn over

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1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
205,000 MILES

I tested the starter and solenoid. They appear to be fine, new battery. When I go to start vehicle there is nothing from the starter or even the slightest attempt at any cranking. I have power to all accessories. I tried adjusting the neutral/ safety switch as per the haynes manual and it did not work. Could this be a faulty neutral safety switch problem

thanks in advance!

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No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.

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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 2:31 AM

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NO crank at all. Lots of juice to lights and accessories.
The haynes manual doesn't list a starter relay. Where is that located if you know?

Thanks again for your time

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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 9:54 AM

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That's part of the checklist-Did you check and test the P/N switch if so-last place is the ignition switch- defective start circuit on it batttery/cables/connections are all okay

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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 3:12 PM

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Sorry to be a bother. By Starter Relay do you mean the SOLENOID? If so it tested okay. I

f NOT where would the starter realy be located. I saw it on your checklist but it is NOT shown in the HAYNES manual

would be nice if it was the relay. Changing the ignition switch looks like a bit of work!

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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 4:43 PM

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The solenoid is just like a relay on the starter-have a helper hold key in the cranking position and check for power on the starter small purple wire-nothing there and P/N switch okay-replace the ignition switch, this is where we stop