89RS305TTops

hey guys major problem with my 89 camaro. cant get the car to start or anything, i put the key in and i dont get any power at all. already replaced the battery so i know its not that. i did have a push button starter wired up but removed it when a friend said they can cause electrical problems, but still nothing. anybody have any ideas?

rhamm1320

Do you hear a click or anything? I very rough test to see if you battery is ok is to turn on your bright lights and honk the horn. If your horn sounds normal, you probably have a decent charge on the battery

You should also check your cables to make sure there are no loose connections.

89RS305TTops

nah i dont hear anything except the steering wheel unlocking when it locks up. my lights do work when i turn them on so my battery is definetly okay, and i replaced the connecting bolts on the cables since they were loose, but that didnt make any difference

89RS305TTops

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anyone have any ideas?

89RS305TTops

anyone have an idea?

bilms01

Could be the ignition switch. Not the key tumbler the electrical switch down the column.

89RS305TTops

how would i check it to see if its broken or not?

RFmaster

TTops

OK here is what you need to check, but this will require that check some voltages. Are you up for it?

Get a DVM - place one lead on engine ground and the other test lead on the S terminal of the starter. Starter will have two studs - a big one - it will have battery voltage at all times! The second one will be a smaller stud - that's the solenoid stud. Have some one turn ignition key to cranking position - if there is 12 volts when ign key is in cranking position - you should see +12 volts at the solenoid stud. If there is 12 volts - it is most likely starter replacement time. If there is no 12 volts you'll have to troubleshoot back to ignition key, p/n switch, VATS (if equipped) and fuses.

Report you findings

//RF

89RS305TTops

thanks man i really appriciate the help, ill post back soon with with what i find