crossed jumper cables on 73 fleetwood brougham fried something cause now no power to the purple wire to solenoid not clicking starter

Asked by Guru2ZKH May 09, 2017 at 05:23 PM about the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

crossed jumper cables replaced two fuseable links down by starter all the
dash lights come on when key is turned on yet no clicking to solenoid or
power to purple start wire ?

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the purple wire runs thru the neutral safety switch...i have this for you , kelly > http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/Cadillac/wiring/71- 80/73%20Cadillac%20Deville.gif

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also check the yellow coil to starter wire...phewwww

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Drop the steering column, check for power then check or jump out the neutral safety switch becareful it's in Park and check from there..... GM cars are pretty easy not like Ford, or Chrysler to follow the wires.....

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