1986 Chevy Celebrity Not starting

1986 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
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THANFELD
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1986 Chevy Celebrity 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I replaced the original starter on my 86 celebrity and when I turn the key all the dash lights, guages and dingers work but the starter doesn't crank/start. Is there something else that would cause the car to not start?
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the starter motor, transaxle range switch and the ignition switch
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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JDL
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I'd have to be sure your battery has a full charge and all battery connections are good on all ends. The purple wire at the starter solenoid, should be hot/good voltage with the key in the crank position. If no voltage, one possibility is the neutral switch. Did you try cranking in neutral?
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM
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