Turn the Key and... Nothing

[Werther]

Have been trouble shooting the starting system in my 89 F250. Just had the starter rebuilt and put it back on today. After reconnecting all the cables when I tried to try to start it up, I learned that the key was left in the run position (After removing the starter the day before, I Reconnected the battery leads to test it, and measure voltage on the starter end.) I obviously had to disconnect them when i reinstalled the starter.

Then, Initially I thought the batteries were just dead, tried to jump it and got nothing. Then I pulled out the multimeter, and measured 8 volts off both batteries with key in the off position, but when turned to run the meter reads zero.

Could something have gotten fried with the key left on overnight?

[ianstew]

your GP's are coming on when you turn the key to run, me thinks it's sucking the remaining 8 volts out of your battery? i suppose something could have fried...but more than likely your batts are just shot to he!!

[Chiller]

how long did you let it sit with the jumper cables on? can you hear the starter click?

My trans am dies sometimes and nothing will work I will hook up jumper cables to hit still nothing...learned i have to let it sit for a good 15 min before it even begins to crank

[craigt502]

What about trying to jump the starter solenoid? Make sure your in neutral or park.

[Werther]

I resolved the issue. It was the batteries. I Put the battery charger on it for the day and got it cranked up.
Thanks for the advice, I'm use to getting a result in about 5 minutes with jumping most engines.

[jljohnson]

I have a similar problem. I have new batteries, and my starter is just making the one solid click. Took it out and jumped the started and it worked fine. Any ideas?

[jljohnson]

Also replaced the solenoid on the fender, just in case. Found the clutch sensor switch dangeling under the dash hooked to nothing. Supressed the springs with a bolt and nothing.....