no crank/no start TBI 350
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Car: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine: TBI 350
Transmission: 200r4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.42's
no crank/no start TBI 350
Hello all,
I have a 78 Malibu with a TBI 350 in it from the car's original owner. Swap was done years ago at AZ Speed and Marine. I believe the engine to be from a 87+ chevy truck (centerbolt heads).
Question is where to start with a no crank/no start issue.
Ive replaced the battery.The headlights, dash lights, and aftermarket gauges all work but when I crank it, I get nothing. No crank, no click, just nothing.
Previously, I could get the car to crank on its own from the column but after replacing the battery, it seems to be back to a no crank/no start condition.
I plan to get the test light out and check the starter when I get home to make sure its getting power. Should I invest in one of the cheapie multimeter to assist with this?
Would any of you be willing to share some knowledge on how to tackle the no crank/no start issue? I was all set to start checking for fuel/spark prior to the car reverting back to the no crank condition.
Thanks in advance.
Ken
I have a 78 Malibu with a TBI 350 in it from the car's original owner. Swap was done years ago at AZ Speed and Marine. I believe the engine to be from a 87+ chevy truck (centerbolt heads).
Question is where to start with a no crank/no start issue.
Ive replaced the battery.The headlights, dash lights, and aftermarket gauges all work but when I crank it, I get nothing. No crank, no click, just nothing.
Previously, I could get the car to crank on its own from the column but after replacing the battery, it seems to be back to a no crank/no start condition.
I plan to get the test light out and check the starter when I get home to make sure its getting power. Should I invest in one of the cheapie multimeter to assist with this?
Would any of you be willing to share some knowledge on how to tackle the no crank/no start issue? I was all set to start checking for fuel/spark prior to the car reverting back to the no crank condition.
Thanks in advance.
Ken
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Re: no crank/no start TBI 350
Do you have power to the S terminal of the solenoid when the key is turned to "crank"?
Power at S terminal = defective starter, locked-up engine, faulty ground connection.
No power to S terminal = defective battery, defective battery cables, defective ignition switch, defective or mis-adjusted neutral safety or clutch pedal switch, and/or defective wiring connecting these components.
Power at S terminal = defective starter, locked-up engine, faulty ground connection.
No power to S terminal = defective battery, defective battery cables, defective ignition switch, defective or mis-adjusted neutral safety or clutch pedal switch, and/or defective wiring connecting these components.
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Car: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine: TBI 350
Transmission: 200r4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.42's
Re: no crank/no start TBI 350
Perfect! Thank you schurkey. I will try to see if I have power at the s terminal and will report back.
Thanks again.
Ken
Thanks again.
Ken
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Re: no crank/no start TBI 350
i had a problem like yours and it ended up being the ignition wire going to the starter inside the steering column.
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