Suddenly won't start

[Angus]

I've had my extremely reliable 85 Silverado for over a year and for the first time it won't start. Suddenly it is completely dead when I turn the key. No clicks, no cranks, nothing. When I turn it to "on" the dash lights and stereo come on. When I turn it to "start" the stereo goes dark, the dash lights stay on, and there is nothing.

I have confirmed the battery is good and fully charged it, I cleaned the terminals and replaced the terminal bolts to make sure I could tighten them down all the way. Checked the battery cable ground. Still dead.

I have no idea where to start chasing down an electrical issue such as this. Any suggestions?

 

[350runner]

Welcome from Texas! Start by checking your fuse links at the starter and distribution block. There are a few current threads with this same title that may help..

Sent from the dust in front of you!

 

[Angus]

Will do, thanks.