Turn the key to start position it clicks one time and then will not start or turn over

1995 CHEVROLET 1500
250,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHELBYBODNER
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My truck listed above k1500 with a small block 350. This is common for a starter issue but I replaced the starter. then it still does it so I continued with the positive terminal of the battery leading between the starter and the battery, after that i cleaned the ground and it is still doing the same issues. I cleaned all the fuses and same issue. then replaced the ignition switch and I still have the same exact issue. Normally I am very good with all of this but I am stumped as to what it is now.
May 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is load test the battery. You may not have enough power in the battery for the starter to work but enough to make the accessories work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view as well. If the battery tests out good, then we need to do some testing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
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May 14, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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