How do I get the Nova to start

Asked by Guru94D71X Sep 06, 2020 at 05:21 PM about the 1979 Chevrolet Nova

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I turn the key no gauge alarms no buzzing no
crank no ticking but I can bypass the starter with a
large screwdriver but it still will not start

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james answered 3 years ago

Also check your battery cable connections. Make sure everything is clean and tight at both ends of the cables. Hope that helps! Jim

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