Electrical problem
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Racer
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From: Bellevue WA
Electrical problem
Hey guys, I'm looking for a little help with an electrical problem. Along with the 66 427/425 Corvette that we have I also have a 62 Impala. People in this forum have been so helpful to my brother and I on issues with our Corvette maybe some of you are familiar with the Impala too. I've only had the car for a couple of years. I went out to the garage this morning to move the car and I have no power at all. No lights, no dome light, no radio, not even a click on the starter, nothing. I have had no previous problems before today. I had it out for a ride just two weeks ago. So I checked the battery and it's fully charged. I leave it on a trickle charger with the battery disconnected while it's in the garage for long periods of time. I then checked the battery cable to the starter solenoid and it's got 12.6 volts. I took the starter out and had it checked and it works fine. While I had it out I replaced the solenoid and put it back together and still nothing. I'm guessing it's something under the dash that I may have bumped and has come loose. Does anyone have any ideas? Car show season is right around the corner and I don't want to miss any. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Check the bulk head connector. Remove the connector from the engine side and check the connectors. This would be where I would go first.
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Is there another wire in addition to your battery cable coming off the positive terminal of the battery? If so, check that wire for continuity. If that wire goes - you've got nothing. Don't know if your car has that wire but a lot of old Chevys I've had did.
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