car wont crank

[kdog525]

i have a 94 celica that wont crank over i just got put on a new starter this morning bc i got it bench tested and it wasnt putting anything out at all. so i got a new one and put it on hooked everything up and it still wont crank over. anyone got suggestions?

[StellarAuto]

Do the dash lights come on with the key in the on position? Do you have power (12 volts) at the stater? Where did the starter come from?

[kdog525]

yes the dash lights do come on when the key is in the on position and yeah its a brand new starter got it from autozone.

[StellarAuto]

Looking at wiring diagram. Is it stick or auto, 5s-fe or 7a-fe?

[kdog525]

its a stick 5s-fe i think it may be the starter ignition switch at the bottom of the column\

[StellarAuto]

Why do you think it's the ign. sw.? Is the 7.5 Amp ST fuse good (under hood fuse block)? Is there anything obstructing the clutch pedal from going all the way to the floor to engage the clutch start switch? And did you check for power at the starter? Simple stuff like battery terminals clean AND tight? Hold the key in the start position and 'tap' the starter with a hammer (or wrench or something) and see if it's a bad starter out of the box!

[jstange1]

If you have a volt-meter check your battery. Should be 12-14V's. Check your 60A main fuse (pull the fuse and touch the 2 prongs). If no voltage then your wire to your fuse box may be broken....

[kdog525]

it was my neutral safety swtich its really worn so im gonna get that then see if itll work. right now my car sitting in deep water. but this should be the problem.

[StellarAuto]

Glad you found it. Hate that it's sitting in deep water! Hopefully you can get it out soon.

[kdog525]

yup hopefully i love driving my car. i love my celica