'95 Grand Am -- Turn Key and Nothing

[cbjreutzel]

Something is seriously wrong with my car. 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. I put the key in and turn the ignition...eerie silence. Radio doesn't turn on, dome light doesn't turn on, nothing. I try a bunch of times, nothing. The electric locks still work though. Sit and wait in car, hear a clicking noise. Try again, starts up. The next day, the same thing! What is going on? Please help. Thanks.

[Cmudr1]

Sounds like a loose connection. Try tightening up battery cables and checking the fuses. Definitely sounds like a loose ground though. Make sure their's a good connection to the battery. If this doesnt help please let us know.
Chris

[rharmyguy]

In addition to the battery cables, ensure all the GROUND connections are hooked up. (ie. there is a smaller black coming off the battery connection to the body, the large ground on the block and the one on the bolck-end of the battery ground cable.) Do the same with the hot wires. Make sure the hot is properly secured at the battery, alternator and starter soneloid.

[ricebike]

how old is the battery itself? time for a free load-test @ your local parts store (usually does it for free)

[cbjreutzel]

Thanks everyone for your help! My car is working once again. Great job! You all are wonderful.

[ricebike]

what was the fix?

[cbjreutzel]

Loose ground. You all are so nice to devote your time and brainpower to these forurms. Thanks again!