Had my 86 camaro runnng but fuel pump went out and I know the battery was bad, also replaced the alternator. Replaced all of those and now it won't even crank over. I need some advice on what it could possibly be, I think its electrical and don't know if it could be the starter, wiring to the starter or anything else. The wiring on the car was hacked up, but I cleaned up a lot of it, and had a mechanic (who I trust) help me clean up the hacked mess. Need some advice, got it get it running this summer.

 

could be the starter or something just got loose while you replaced the battery since the positive cable goes straight to the starter

 

Do you hear a click from under the hood when you turn the key to Start?

I'd check wire tightness on the battery, make sure the connections are clean and tight, especially the ground wire to the chassis. Corrosion can break electrical connections quite easily.

 

The first thing I would do is sort out if the starter is recieving a signal to start. There is one big wire (BATT +) and one small wire (IGN) going to the stater. Using a voltmeter or trouble light check for 12V at the small wire when the key is turned to the "start" position. If no 12v then you need to track the ignition circuit including fuses, relays and the ignition switch itself. If you have 12v then the problem is either the starter self, the solenoid or the high tension lead to it.

 

 

its clicking multiple times for about 10 secs, then while the key is still turned forward itll click periodically, every 3 4 seconds

 

i checked majority of the wiring and cleaned a lot of it up, still got some cleanin up to do

 

did you follow my suggestion?

I personally hate electricals but the starter circuit is relatively simple, and one of the easiest to diagnose properly. Stop guessing, get out a voltmeter and start backtracing.

 

there is a clicking sound.replaced the starter and that clicking sound is still there

 

ive been backtracking and all wiring to the starter and dealing with it has been fixed correctly.found out starter was bad but weirdly its still clicking