86 died on testdriving

[buickturboman]

After replacing tensioner/ alternator bracket and power steering pump, i took my 86 around the block. On startup it was idiling high. It nevercdeally did that but started the drive snd felt a slight miss just for a moment I think. Inrounded the corner and cad died. Wouldnt turn over or hot shot. No power to dash and direct scan not reading. Headlights work but everything else seems dead. I need to put a vom to see if power going to ignition coil I read. Could it be an ignition switch gave out that now have to undo column and replace?

 

[buickturboman]

I meant VOM to see if power going to the starter.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Easy tests:
** Start switch is on the outside of the column.
Check to see if the column collar linkage is working.
Twist it when attempting to start.
** Check the plug on the orange wire at the battery area.
** Look to see if the + batt cable is fried near the dp.

 

[salvageV6]

Also check to see if you shorted out the fat red alternator wire that runs in the area you were working in.

 

[JayC]

Also check to see if you shorted out the fat red alternator wire that runs in the area you were working in.

This. That would be the first place I started as well since you were working with the alternator.

 

[greeneyegi]

ground wire on engine maybe