ignition help, I think

[jpkerley]

A couple of months ago I replaced the ignition switch in my truck b/c when I turned it it would do nothing, no click nothing, but battery was hot, so put in the new ignition and it worked ok for a while, now i cant get it to turnover, no click, nothing, no buzz either, battery is hot, is this a ground problem, and pointers would be great.

[sneakysnake]

When nothing is coming on(check head lights) then start at the battery and work your way up looking for a bad connection.If you have lights then try this
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With the truck in "park or neutral" use a screwdriver to jump the solenoid, go from the "Bat" terminal(+ from the battery) to the "Sol" purple wire. this will bypass all wireing in the dash. If this doesnt work then you have either starter or battery connection troubles.

[jpkerley]

all lights winshied wipers etc are working

[sneakysnake]

Jump the starter that will tell you its working.Is it an "automatic"check the neutral switch on the column.

[jpkerley]

yeah its an auto, what do you mean by the neutral switch on the column?? I thought the neutral safety switch was on the tranny.Thanks

[sneakysnake]

It should look like this.

[jpkerley]

thanks, is there any way to check it besides replacing it?

[sneakysnake]

Use a jumper on the purple wire to bypass the switch

[Aarons72s]

Hay I used the jumper on mine to fix it permently. I hate those things. I know there there for safety but I could care less. IT is up to you if it is your neutral safety switch. Replace it or bypass it.
Aaron

[70GMCer]

Agree....the purple wires that are connected to that switch, tie those together and try to start.....