Getting nothing when try to start

1976 GMC SIERRA
200,000 MILES • 1.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATT MASON
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When I turn my key I get nothing . No click or clicking . Not anything ! I have a new battery and a new starter . Lights come on and when key is turned I do get the usual dinging. It's like the starter is getting no power from battery.
Aug 2, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, see if it will start if you put it in neutral. The neutral safety switch may be bad or out of adjustment. If it doesn't, then we need to see if there is power going to the S connector on the starter solenoid.

On the starter there are two wires. One is hot all the time direct from the battery, so confirm that. The other is a much smaller wire that only gets 12v when the key is in the start position. That will need checked too.

Here is a link that shows how to check a starter:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if all other electrical components are working.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 2, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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