Car won't start!

[joemomma]

I've been doing some work on my 94 4cyl, and now it won't start. The weird thing, is that I haven't done anything to the electrical system. I have replaced the down pipe, the fuel filter, PCV valve, front rotors and pads, and changed the oil. A few weeks ago I replaced the negative battery wire, but I have started it a couple of times since then.

The battery has been tested and is fine, so I took out the starter and had it checked down at autozone, and they said it was bad, so I got a new one and the car still won't start. When I turn the key, I hear two clicks, one sounds like it is from the starter relay, and the other one sounds like it is from the ABS actuator. I have just about run out of ideas, so any help would be great. Thanks.

[csaxon]

If you changed the negative battery cable then check the ground connections on the chassis. There may be a poor surface contact or loose wire connections. What gage wire did you replace it with?

[joemomma]

I reconnected the ground, but I will definately check it again. All the lights etc. work, so wouldn't that mean that the connections are o.k? I replaced it with 6 gauge wire.

[jhale1]

My '93 has trouble with the "neutral safety switch". Even with the shifter in park, it doesn't acutally know it and I have to put it in neutral to start the car. You might try that.... I don't know if the '96 is the same, but on the '93 there is a button next to the shifter (underneath a cover you have to pry off) that will allow you to shift without the car started.

[Nico]

Might seem dumb but since you changed the fuel filter are you sure gas is still coming ? From my experience problems you get are often coming from something you've just done...

[joemomma]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will try it in neutral. As far as the fuel filter, I am pretty sure that I did it right, but even if there was a problem there, the starter should still turn, shouldn't it? Does anyone know how to tell if the relay is bad?