66 dead in the water

[CincinnatiJim]

Recently I discovered my ignition switch had fallen apart. While figuring that out I held the key over to start long enought to burn the fuse assem bypass wire out. (the assem located on the fender well behind the battery) Since then I've gotten and installed a new switch and hard wired the two leads to then fuse assem together. When i hook up the battery I have nothing. No lights, starter, radio, nothing. Whats wrong? Is there a master fuse or master component I may have fried? Please help.

 

[sseebart]

Sounds like you may have burned out the starter solenoid. I went through a few of those last year with the same symptoms.

~Steve

 

[CincinnatiJim]

Thanks Steve, between a new starter solinoid and a new battery, it started!

 

[sseebart]

Good to hear! You may want to check that the alternator is putting out good current and the starter isn't getting weak. I had to replace the whole starter/charger system before the car stopped eating solenoids.

~Steve