starting problem, just a click, then no power

[stevedud]

When trying to start the 93 X, turn the key to the on position, all lights work, turn to start, get a click and all power goes off. No light, radio, nothing.

I replaced the battery and jumped it too but still nothing, click and all power out.

Thoughts?

Maybe starter solenoid?

 

[bstone]

Sounds like the starter or starter solenoid. Check the connections on the remote solenoid. I had a similar issue and it was just rusted terminals.

 

[Creager]

probably something rusted out. I just went through the same thing, everything worked except starting. Turns out the battery terminal on the + side was rotton.

 

[marragtop]

Check and clean your battery cables. Also, sometimes the ends look fine, but the cable is corroded under the housing.

 

[Gatorblazer]

Just fixed the same thing. Bad ground wire connections on the battery terminals.