1987 Chevy S-10 new battery

210,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRAD711
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installed new battery wont start has dash lights, but none under the hood. starter does not turn. cleaned the posts and installed new bolts on the battery cables to battery. cleaned ground wire on the block. battery was checked and is fully charged. any ideas??

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Jun 21, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing?
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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BRAD711
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no just the gauge lights come on no starter movement
Jun 21, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a fusible links, the starter, starter relay/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Jun 21, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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