i have a 72 chevelle and when i turn the key my instrument gauge comes on but nothing from the engine. how do i check my solenoid and starter?

check the battery first

if your car is an auto ya might check the starting safety switch on the colum mines goin out so i have to jiggle the shifter sometimes
just something to check

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I would start by checking for voltage to solinoid at cranking position. check with a test light, have someone turn key to crank, and see if test light shows voltage, in park, emergency brake aplied, as per safty first... no voltage at all, prob. nuetral safty switch, some voltage, dim light, bat. or conections full voltage to starter and soliniod at start? prob. starter.. good luck.

thanx guys but i do have good power to the solenoid. how would i go about checking neutral safety switch. I tried jiggling the shifter on the column while in cranking position but no dice. Any advise appreciated.