No power to starter.

Asked by nycfig Apr 11, 2020 at 05:27 PM about the 1978 Chevrolet Nova

Question type: General

I have a 78 Nova and im not getting power to the starter im getting power
everywhere else but there.i checked all fuses and there fine im getting power
there. So im a bit lost

2 Answers
27,005

taver91 answered 5 years ago

Check the cable and its terminals for any corrosion. It may occur inside the cable insulation as well as on the terminals. Cables are relatively cheap so I would just replace the cable and clean the battery terminal and your starter terminal then try to start the car. If still no start, trace the 12V from the battery through to the starter stopping at every connection along the way. When you loose 12V, the problem is between that connection and the last one that showed 12V.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
158,835

James answered 5 years ago

Also, if you have an automatic transmission, try starting it in neutral. If it starts then, your neutral safety switch is bad. Hope that helps! Jim

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Nova

Looking for a Used Nova in your area?

CarGurus has 44 nationwide Nova listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1978 Chevrolet Nova

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Nova Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    180
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    140
  • #3
    Jon Dunn
    Reputation
    120
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Corvette
619 Great Deals out of 9,841 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Camaro
562 Great Deals out of 7,169 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Mustang
1,046 Great Deals out of 22,893 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet C/K 10
90 listings starting at $25,000
Used Dodge Charger
883 Great Deals out of 12,554 listings starting at $2,999
Used Chevrolet Impala
213 Great Deals out of 3,557 listings starting at $1,999
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3 Great Deals out of 155 listings starting at $810
Used Ford F-150
6,784 Great Deals out of 165,066 listings starting at $1,900
Used Dodge Challenger
673 Great Deals out of 9,638 listings starting at $5,995

Used Cars for Sale

1979 Chevrolet Nova For Sale
1 listing

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.