Turn key to "start", but *nothing*! Not even clicking...

RiskEverythingRiskEverything Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
My car sat for a few months, and when I went to start it... nothing happened. Everything seems normal in "ACC" or "IGN" positions, but all I hear in "START" is the fuel pump. The battery voltage is fine, so I'm not sure where to look next. Any suggestions?

Comments

  • truckslammertruckslammer Moderator
    Fuses? Starter?
  • 1991 civic wagon1991 civic wagon Band Wagon
    you might try wriggling your battery connections.
  • bkmc24bkmc24 Senior Wagonist
    Do the lights and everything come on?
    When you turn the key to start, do the dash lights dim but stay on or do all the lights shut off?
    Have you had the battery tested?
    Should be simple troubleshooting and the above is where to start.
  • RiskEverythingRiskEverything Wagonist
    Check out this young couple's blog:
    http://sailsplendidisolation.blogspot.com/

    They started in California and are currently in Texas, living aboard and cruising on their Cal 28.
  • klumklum Senior Wagonist
    main relay? ignition in the key mechanism may be out
  • fast freddyfast freddy Wagonist
    Ck for voltage on the big wire at the starter. If none ck battery connections. If ok ck for voltage at the exciter wire while turning the key.
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