1987 Olds Cutlass Ciera

Check the battery state of charge and condition. If the dash lights are not visible or very dim when turning the ignition key on, the battery has either failed internally or discharged, the battery cables are loose, excessively corroded or damaged, or the alternator has failed or internally shorted, discharged the battery. Charge or replace the battery, clean or replace the battery cables, and check the alternator output.
Also check the starter motor, starter cables and wires, and solenoid. Check the ground from the engine to the chassis. Make sure the wires are not loose, damaged, or corroded. If the battery voltage is present at the starter relay, try using a remote starter to start the vehicle for test purposes only. Replace any damaged or corroded cables, in addition to replacing any failed compnents.