Turn the key and get no crank no start?

2001 CHEVROLET S-10
140,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DODGESCHICK
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Once the starter switch is installed, the truck will start with the key in switch. It has good battery and new starter, and the starting issue has been intermittent.
Apr 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If I understand correctly, at times there is no response from the starter motor when trying to start the engine. Is that correct? Also, is the ignition switch new?

If it is and since the problem is intermittent, have you checked to see if the starter relay is making a good contract on the fuse box?

Check that first. I attached two pics below. One shows the wiring to the relay and the other shows the location of the relay in the under-hood fuse box.

Remove it and check for any evidence of corrosion or damage to the connectors. If there is no corrosion or evidence, you may want to replace the relay. They aren't expensive. It could be failing internally.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Apr 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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