1995 gmc safari...replaced water pump..disconnected negative cable at battery before starting..after completing went to start,starter just clicked 1-2 times then start...this has continued for a month..tested alternator..14.60 volts...battery 13.68 volts...then we had cold weather.. went to start van..battery dead..thinking I might have 2 problems..possible Battery and possible bad Ground between Battery and Starter.. any other suggestions?

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect electrical connections from starter motor
Remove two bolts securing the starter motor to the engine.
Remove starter motor
Reverse procedure to install

Hi,
I would verify that you are getting correct voltage to starter. Use a digital multimer set to DC volts 20 setting. Measure battery voltage at battery. Then measure voltage from large wire (usually red) on starter to ground. (engine block or bolt attaching starter to engine) if there is more than a small voltage difference, check for corrosion at battery terminals and cables. If not corroded and making good contact, replace positive battery cable to starter. If voltage good at starter, (at least 11.5 Vdc), you could have a bad engine ground. Follow negative cable (black one) from battery to where it bolts onto engine. Remove bolt from engine and clean cable and engine mating surface well. (wire brush will do well) Then re-attatch cable. Then set your multimeter to OHMs 200 setting. Test the cable itself metal ends on cable) from battery to block. Should get a reding of zero ohms resistance. If substantial resistance, replace negative cable. Not the complete diagnostic, but will give you a good start at finding a problem. Mike

TURN OFF RADIO FIRST TO KEEP FROM LOCKING IT OUT WHEN YOU DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. SOUND LIKE WEAK BATTERY OR STARTER MAKE SURE BATTERY CABLES CLEAN AND TIGHT.IF BATTERY GOOD REPLACE BATTERY CABLES.CHECK STARTER MAKE SURE STARTER SOLENOID AND STARTER OKAY.YOU CAN HAVE THEM TESTED AT AUTO PARTS STORE OR USE A REMOTE SWITCH.REMOVE STARTER FROM VECHICLE USE JUMPER CABLES.HOOK NEGATIVE GROUND CABLE TO BATTERY NEGATIVE THEN GROUND STARTER BODY WITH NEGATIVE BATTERY JUMPER CABLES HOOK POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE TO BATTERY POSITIVE AND STARTER POSITIVE TERMINAL.THEN HOOK REMOTE SWITCH TO STARTER STARTER SWITCH AND OTHER REMOTE WIRE TO STARTER POSITIVE TERMINAL.PRESS REMOTE STARTER WILL SPIN IF GOOD.MAKE SURE INJECTION PUMP STATIC AND DYNAMIC IS TIMING CORRECT BEFORE STARTING TRUCK.

That is a direct short between your hot wire and ground

You said you tightened the battery cables, did you check the other end of the negative where it bolts to the engine. When you tightened the cables you also used a battery brush and cleaned the posts and ends?

the starter solenoid will click only when a fault. Check all starter connections first with the negative pattery cable disconnected in fear of shorting out when doing this proceedure. reattach the negative cable when doe and try to start it again.If it just clicks the starter solenoid is shot.

Check the plug in for the crank sensor and the plugs on the ignition module and coil. All of these are real close to the starter. Also did you hook up any ground wires attached near the starter.

your starter might be getting stuck you might have it checked to see if it is working right but it would'nt hurt to have it replaced this doesn't cost much to have replaced.

check and replace the negative battery to the engine, the starter is grounding through the clutch cable, very common.

For CMFI/CSFI vehicles, the fuel pump relay is normally found in the convenience center, located under the center of the dashboard.
If a problem is suspected, first check for loose electrical connections; no other service is possible, except replacement.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figure 1
Fig. 1: Common fuel pump relay mounting-CMFI/CSFI vehicles

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the retainer, if equipped.
3. Disengage the relay electrical connector.
4. Remove the relay by depressing the bracket clip at the rear of the relay, or removing the bolts from the retaining bracket, as applicable.
5. If necessary, use a new relay, then reverse the removal procedures.