84_GT_5.0

i just need a logical explanation i have dealt with this crap in my 86 and it ended up being the megnetic pick up in the distributor i just wanna help a friend and it seems all im getting is criticism

84_GT_5.0

ok thank you i will have him check the bolts i just dont understand why i ask for help and i get told i dont know how to work on a car, sorry lots of work and tryin to get through college i just want help....so i apoliize if i sound like an *** tonight

mjr46

I gave you a logical explanation...your issue is a no crank = not the same as a no start..which would be a cranks but won't start... I'm not criticizing you I was trying to help... but you need to understand the diff of a few things... a stator/ pick up will have nothing to do with a no crank... understand??? the starter circuit is completely seperate from the ignition system and fuel system.... if it won't crank then there is a prob with the starter, connection, selonoid, or ignition switch that triggers selonoid.. I know the system inside and out decern between no start or no crank[&:]

mjr46

sorry too!! I was a post behind!! slow computer disregard my fustration above

84_GT_5.0

samei under stand i delete it lol and act like that didnt happen slow cpu's ftw

mjr46

anyway.. you'll need a test light.....when holding car in crank position you'll need to check for current on the wire that goes down to the starter... and check for current on the positive batt cable to selonoid and then clip test light on pos cable and check grounds and then touch test light to starter case and see if it is grounded properly.....also in the crank position check for current that goes out to selonoid from ign switch..it;ll be the small wire on the selonoid= should have current on it in crank to trigger relay bridging power from batt side to starter wire

84_GT_5.0

any other ideas in case the starter is tight....ignition switch? or module he doesnt want to spend unessaray money

84_GT_5.0

o ok slow response again, lol but he is reading as i post and we agree were goin to check that out when we check the bolts

mjr46

if the car won't crank... it's not a module also you need to make sure if car was an AOD/. automatic car that the linkage or where ever the PRNDL switch is now..if it's not plugged into the tranny that connector needs to be plugged in cause it allows car to start in park or nuetral only..otherwise it'll be like trying to start a 5 speed mustang without pushing clutch in= won't do nothing..... if the connector for the prndl switch is just hanging there.. you'll need a wiring diagram to identify proper wires to bridge/ jump allowing car to crank again

84_GT_5.0

thats what i told him i thought it was originally because i said i think my old auto only started in n or p....i drive sticks only btw...[8D]