No start No crank

1970 CADILLAC HEARSE
8,200 MILES • 7.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NITE777
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So I bought this hearse as my first ever project car. I am positive the base of this hearse is a 1970 Cadillac Brougham. I got this one since it was still running and road worthy. The guy I bought it from had it as his daily driver and did regular maintenance on it. Drove it around for a couple days after buying it with no issue. As I was parking it at the end of the day I turned it off to unlock the back before I pulled in to my space went to turn it back on and got nothing. The car clicked once and then nothing after that. Looks like there is no power getting into the car since none of the lights inside are working either now. I tried giving it a jump but the battery seemed to still have juice. Would this be a fuse issue, wiring, starter, alternator? Any help would be appreciated I am very new to this.
Oct 9, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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AL514
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start checking every fuse and fuse-able link near any power source. I could not find a wiring diagram for a car this old. But go through every fuse and fat part of a wire that might be a fuse-able link. Check all bulk connectors and wires as well. hopefully you can find something going on.
Oct 9, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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NITE777
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Thanks AL514, I will start with the fuses today and go from there.
Oct 10, 2016 at 6:17 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Something else to look over too.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-wont-start-sounds-dead-battery-jumpbox-get-same-reults

Keep us posted if it drags on.

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Oct 10, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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AL514
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agreed, good call CJ...
Oct 10, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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NITE777
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Thanks to both of you. She's up and running like a champ again. After going through the fuses I started to fallow all the wiring under the dash and under the hood. Found a wire came loose from a relay plugged it back in gave it a bit of a jump and she roared awake.
Oct 10, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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AL514
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great news! so glad we could both help you out to get your baby going again.
Oct 11, 2016 at 1:08 AM