Starting problem [Expired Topic]

[BigWhite2500]

My 93 Burb will not start
It is making a solenoid clicking sound and my gauges go wild when I turn the key.
My Battery has been load tested and is good.
I replaced my starter twice, thinking the first replacement was bad.
I bypassed the ignition switch with my remote starter button hooked up direct from battery to solenoid and still same clicking sound.
What should I do/check next?

[Steve]

How are your battery connectors? Good shape? I had this problem once from a bad battery negative connector.

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My 93 Burb will not start
It is making a solenoid clicking sound and my gauges go wild when I turn the key.
My Battery has been load tested and is good.
I replaced my starter twice, thinking the first replacement was bad.
I bypassed the ignition switch with my remote starter button hooked up direct from battery to solenoid and still same clicking sound.
What should I do/check next?

My money is on the ignition switch. Not the key cylinder on the column, but the ignition switch at the base of the column. The contacts wear out over time. If you have a remote starter switch, like this one from Lisle Tools connect it to the solenoid and see if the starter cranks. Otherwise look near the base of the column and try replacing the switch. It will cost you about $20. The switch looks like this: