There are several things that can cause everything to go dead when you bump the starter. The most common cause will be a loose or corroded ground wire.
Dead starter?
Not a problem. The starter gear will take care of that. It is autoaligning when you turn the ignition switch.
The starter solenoid is attached to the starter.
Your 1996 Chevrolet Blazer may not start due to a faulty ignition switch. The electronic fuel pump may also be faulty and need to be changed.
The starter solenoid is attached to the starter.
I had a Chevy blazer with the same problem. It had spark, fuel pressure, good battery & good starter. I sprayed some carburetor quick start spray & it started. They blazers have a problem with the fuel injection.
No, there is a starter solenoid located on the starter motor.
Remove the positive battery cable from your 1997 Chevy Blazer battery. Remove the cables from the front of your starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter.
Starter solenoid? It is attached to the starter.
The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 liter engine starter can be found on the right hand side of the engine. The starter will be near the back of the engine.
Remove the positive battery cable from your 1987 Chevrolet Blazer battery. Remove the starter cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter.
It is mounted on top of the starter, to the starter. Follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you right to it.