No crank, no start.

[gogo14910]

‘87 TBI starting fine and dependable. Came out today and turn the key. In the on position, all power is there. I can hear fuel pumps. Go to start position and no noise, no starter click or anything. Where should I check first? I’m thinking an old power or ground to the starter/ battery broke. I’ll replace but is there a fuse I should check first? Thanks!

 

[legopnuematic]

Tilt column?

 

[Ricko1966]

Short the starter solenoid,does it crank then. That 1 move tells a lot quick. I usually use a quarter or a screwdriver,short batt to S. Easy to spot,should be the only two posts with wires on your application. If it cranks,starter,battery,cables and ground are all okay. Then it has to be an ignition switch/rack,or a broken wire. If it doesn't crank, it is the starter it self,the battery,the cables or lost ground.

 

[Edelbrock]

Short the starter solenoid,does it crank then. That 1 move tells a lot quick. I usually use a quarter or a screwdriver,short batt to S. Easy to spot,should be the only two posts with wires on your application. If it cranks,starter,battery,cables and ground are all okay. Then it has to be an ignition switch/rack,or a broken wire. If it doesn't crank, it is the starter it self,the battery,the cables or lost ground.

Yep, hot wire it. That will tell you a lot about what the problem is.

 

[HotRodPC]

I'd for sure make sure battery cables are clean and tight FIRST. Then voltage test the battery. Then if all that is KNOWN GOOD, then start troubleshooting from there.

 

[seabee]

Had same problem on my 87 TBI
Give starter a tap with hammer and see if it will start . Sounds like bad starter.