My 1995 cavalier will not crank, I replaced the starter 3 months ago, I think it may be a starter relay, does anyone have any ideas?
Dec 3, 2006 at 6:09 AM
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier No Crank
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Sorry for the late reply.
I'd have to check the wiring circuits at the starter. Two circuits, usually, one is hot all the time, battery voltage, the other circuit goes hot with key in the crank position. Any testing at the starter, make sure tranny is in park or neutral and the parking brake is set.
Make sure battery has a full charge. Also your neutral switch could have problem, if automatic, or clutch switch for manual.
I'd have to check the wiring circuits at the starter. Two circuits, usually, one is hot all the time, battery voltage, the other circuit goes hot with key in the crank position. Any testing at the starter, make sure tranny is in park or neutral and the parking brake is set.
Make sure battery has a full charge. Also your neutral switch could have problem, if automatic, or clutch switch for manual.
Jun 16, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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Suggested Repair
Confirm the battery is fully charged, then test both starter circuits: constant battery voltage and the crank-signal circuit that should go hot with the key in crank. Also check the neutral safety switch on an automatic or the clutch switch on a manual. Keep the transmission in park or neutral and set the parking brake during starter tests.
Conversation Summary
A 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will not crank even though the starter was replaced three months earlier. The owner suspects the starter relay. The expert recommends verifying a full battery charge and testing the always-hot and key-crank circuits at the starter, plus the neutral safety switch or clutch switch, with the vehicle secured in park or neutral and the parking brake set.