Okay I've got a 76 Eldorado
Battery is OK, fully charged.
Starter was just replaced (after problem started) all wires are clean and in contact. (old Starter was tested and works, however at half the power it should have)
Heat Shield is missing (if there ever was one)
Turn Key from 'on' to 'Start'
Here's what happens:
Dash board lights change
Generator goes off
Here's what Doesn't happen:
Solenoid doesn't click
Headlights don't dim
Starter doesn't turn
Car doesn't attempt to start
What could be the problem
And where exactly is the ignition switch...is it that thing on the top of the steering column that's almost impossible to get to? I'm going to try to start it in neutral in a few minutes to confirm that possiblity ruled out.
Any ideas on what I can try next?
Battery is OK, fully charged.
Starter was just replaced (after problem started) all wires are clean and in contact. (old Starter was tested and works, however at half the power it should have)
Heat Shield is missing (if there ever was one)
Turn Key from 'on' to 'Start'
Here's what happens:
Dash board lights change
Generator goes off
Here's what Doesn't happen:
Solenoid doesn't click
Headlights don't dim
Starter doesn't turn
Car doesn't attempt to start
What could be the problem
And where exactly is the ignition switch...is it that thing on the top of the steering column that's almost impossible to get to? I'm going to try to start it in neutral in a few minutes to confirm that possiblity ruled out.
Any ideas on what I can try next?