S-10 Completely DEAD Electricly

Jun 09, 2004 4 Replies
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1983 Chevy S10 went completely dead while going down the road yesterday. I changed the accessory relay and I do have horn and head lights now, but no ignition. Is there any type of reset switch etc...? (I do not have manual for this vehicle) How can I test to see if it is the ignition switch? Also if it is the ignition switch how do you take the switch out on these vehicles?


Thanks ChrisGW



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Hi!

There are fusible links and with a failure this major, I'd check them out to make none of them failed of old age or to protect the electrical system of your truck.

William The Guesser

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I'd check the battery cables (positive AND grounds) for corrosion/tighteness, and run continuity checks on em' as well.

Doc

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I jumped the starter last night and that worked. Turned the engine right over.

There is an in line fusible link on the hot side of the solenoid and that checked out ok. One thing that I could not find was an engine block grounding strap. I do not know if these vehicles used one or not.

This one has me stumped.

Thanks ChrisGw

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Dont foget to check the fuses

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