ignition issues

[Tricky1980]

thanks guys as soon as the snow melts ill dig under the ca and try figuring it out.. thanks for quick replies....
JaY

[karmakaze]

Originally Posted by Tricky1980

thanks guys as soon as the snow melts ill dig under the ca and try figuring it out.. thanks for quick replies....
JaY

the ground on the starter can pop off pretty easily. it is just a glorified spade connector. that would be the first thing i would check.

[idlafie]

Your ignition switch has an electrical connector on the opposite side of where you insert the key into the ignition. That electrical connector has several positions on it - LOCK / OFF / ACC / ON / START. When the contacts inside the switch go bad, (usually on the START position), the switch is no longer able to send current to the starter, hence the reason why your car doesnt' want to start.

Remove the cover to your steering column & check the electrical connector on the opposite side of the ignition switch. Link to picture attached.
http://tinyurl.com/yvzs5o

Use a volt/ohm meter and/or continuity tester to make sure the electrical conector is working in ALL positions. It's easier to check / test &/or replace this part at $35 bucks than it is to replace the starter. Chances are the electrical connector on the ignition switch is bad & NOT your starter.

Anyhow, hope this helps.
ID