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You might have installed the starter with the wrong size sledge hammer. Actually I would start with the basics and check for a blown fuse. What lights do you refer to? Inside, outside or trouble lights? All lights? A word of caution: Sometimes with auto repair you can't assume that Action A caused Problem B.
In Response To My Own Question: I finally figured it out ... the starter's main post had more wires on it than I realized at the time, ( I didn't take them off originally). I found that the light circuit went thru the starter post, and when attached to the ground terminals instead of the battery post on the solenoid I had "NO LIGHTS".
Thanks for trying, someone in the future.
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Why would car lights work but wont turn over?
Defective starter or weak battery. Can also be a loose connection at the starter.
Lexus es300 doesn't start only makes one click all lights work do you know what's wrong?
Starter, replace the contacts and plunger
Why would a 2004 Saturn ion not start The head lights radio interior lights work.?
Loose or corroded battery cable? Engine seized? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral safety switch?
Why would a 2004 Saturn Ion not start The head lights radio interior lights work?
Loose or corroded battery cable? Engine seized? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral safety switch?
What is wrong if when you turn the key in your 2001 Sunfire and the fan and lights work but the starter will not turn over or start?
If the batteryu & starter are good, I would check the neutral safety switch
How do you fix brake lights for a 98 Toyota Avalon When I press on the brakes they do not work but the when I turn lights on the tail lights work. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks?
replace the break light bulbs?
How do you get the starter to work till you can buy the part to replace it?
You don't you need to replace it.
Why won't 1995 grand prix se won't start but all lights work?
It might be the starter or if the stater works but won't turn over replace the solonoide at autozone.
Why would your turn signals work so does your brake light in rear window but your brake lights and warning lights do not?
change the fuse if not replace flasher
My car won't crank but all the lights work?
Check that the Starter wire is in good shape. In 97 Grand Ams they were faulty and not giving enough power to the starter. If that doesn't work try the ignition switch or module. then the wiring. See if you can hear things engaging like the fuel injection. That would be a clue that it's trying to get power but something is blocking it. Then check the more expensive things like the starter (some places can test it for free), the alt, the battery. Those are too bad to replace, but why waste the money if it's in the wiring. Sometimes the battery will have enough power to work the lights but not enough to power the starter.
Why would my lights work but my 2000 dodge ram 1500 won't start?
If the lights are bright, the starter may have failed. If the lights are dim and the starter turns over slowly (RRRRrrr . . .) the battery my need to be charged. If the lights are bright and the starter cranks normally, failures in the ignition system may be the cause. The engine needs a strong battery with clean, tight connections, fuel and spark. You are missing one of those.
You turn the key in your 99 s-10 and the lights work you tested the starter the starter is good but will not turn over why?
See link.
