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Drove it Thursday every was fine. Go to turn the key over and nothing. No clicking or any sound. The battery is less than a year old. What should I check for first? Thanks.
In the diagram (below) note the location of two RED wires (identified by blue arrows):
(1) Ensure the large (+) thick wire from the battery is securely attached to the battery (+) terminal; and, ensure both the battery cable and the battery (+) terminal post are clean - wire brush, sand paper or whatever - ensure they make solid contact;
(2) Ensure the second smaller RED wire is securely attached to the horn relay distribution block (referred to as the POWER TAKE OFF in the diagram); as per (1) above, ensure the terminal is clean. You should be able to measure 12V+ at the distribution block.
Battery condition?
Battery cable terminals clean and tight?
Just out of curiosity, does this car have a floor shifter? Has the backdrive linkage from the trans to the steering column been removed? Is the collar on the steering column that's connected to the neutral safety switch turned fully counterclockwise?
Did you verify battery voltage on the purple wires to the NSS when the key is turned to START?
Validate you have 12V+ at the distribution block.
Do ANY of the electrical devices in the vehicle operate e.g. headlights, dash panel lights, courtesy lights, horn, yadda yadda?
Last edited by Vintage Chief; May 27th, 2023 at 11:56 AM.
In the diagram (below) note the location of two RED wires (identified by blue arrows):
(1) Ensure the large (+) thick wire from the battery is securely attached to the battery (+) terminal; and, ensure both the battery cable and the battery (+) terminal post are clean - wire brush, sand paper or whatever - ensure they make solid contact;
(2) Ensure the second smaller RED wire is securely attached to the horn relay distribution block (referred to as the POWER TAKE OFF in the diagram); as per (1) above, ensure the terminal is clean. You should be able to measure 12V+ at the distribution block.
Thanks
It was number 2. The smaller red wire snapped off. Once I hooked it back up everything was fine.
May 27th, 2023, 10:55 AM
