85 cutlass wont start

[cashmoneyrafael]

i replaced the battery an checked all fuses. when i turn the key you can hear the fuel pump but no ligths on dash car wont crank its like i need a new battery but i just purchased one an tested the battery to make sure it wasnt bad. what else could be the problem i need help asap

 

[bigdan]

obviously it`s either the starter or at least the solenoid on it ....


providing that all your wires are in good condition ( clean & tight)

 

[pontiacgp]

not lights could be a fusible link on the wire going to the starter...did the car start before you replaced the battery?

 

[cashmoneyrafael]

i just replaced the starter. when u turn the key on the gauge for the volts are at 8 it never goes above that point i dont know what happen this problem just started

 

[cashmoneyrafael]

1 day i went to start thecar an it didnt start so i thought i needed a new battery so thats why i bought the new battery. where is the fusible link located??

 

[bigdan]

if your voltmeter reads over 12 V when switch on and goes down to 8 V when trying to start and wont ,
the starter is defective ......

be sure that your wires are clean and tight on solenoid......and check ground wire also

 

[RITTER]

i just replaced the starter. when u turn the key on the gauge for the volts are at 8 it never goes above that point i dont know what happen this problem just started

Have you had the car started since the starter was replaced :?: Could just be crossed wires on the starter :idea:

 

[cashmoneyrafael]

ive had the car started several times since ive changed the starter. the voltmeter reads 8 or a little above when stating and with just the key on. i doesnt really move