Could it be my starting relay?
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Asked by Kayson Oct 19, 2020 at 12:53 AM about the 1971 Chevrolet C/K 10

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I can drive my truck to work and go to leave just fine. But when I drive to the
store 10-15 minutes away, go inside, then come back out 5-10 minutes later it
doesnt start. Lights come on but no click or anything. I took the battery in and it
tested good. I recently replaced the alternator but its still acting up. Any help?

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James answered 4 years ago

If you have an automatic transmission try starting it in neutral. If it will start then, the neutral safety switch is bad. If you have a stick shift, for testing purposes, bypass the clutch safety switch. If the problem goes away, the switch is bad. You can also try hitting the starter a few times with a hammer. If that gets you going the starter is bad. Hope that helps! Jim

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Kayson answered 4 years ago

It must be the neutral safety switch. tried starting in neutral and it didn’t work but it did in drive. Thanks for the help. I also found out just now that my reverse lights come on in neutral instead of reverse.

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