1998 GMC 3500 Blue Bird short bus not starting

[thepickart]

I am a newbie here and would appreciate any insight to my problem. I recently purchased a 1998 GMC shorty to used for tailgaiting and concert trips. The bus ran beautifully on its ride home, 200 + miles. Went to move it to start the customization and it won't start. I swapped out the battery thinking the battery may be old. All interior lights and dash light up. When I turn the key the dash buzzer comes on the dash lights, light up as they should. But when I try to crank it-nothing. I here a clicking noise above the driver seat in the accessory panel. There appears to be a solenoid? in the panel. Could this be the problem? I have had 2 other buses before, but they were not as new as this one. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[leadsled01-SKO]

Solenoid above your head is probably for the "coach" power and not part of the starting circuit. At least that's how mine is.
I had a similar problem and traced it to the starter motor on my 1997 e350 shuttle bus. I replaced the starter and now it cranks everytime. Whats your engine??

 

[thepickart]

Thanks for the advice. The starter was going to be my next step, but I do not look forward to changing it. I had 1994 e350 shuttle bus before this one with a 460 in it. It was a beast.

 

[Crazy]

Did you lock any emergency exits?

 

[The-Breeze]

Good question Cal....seems like since it ran no problem before and now a problem that some switch is on/off that is preventing this bus from starting. Check doors, windows, roof hatches and make sure they are locked/unlocked as required when going down the road.

 

[Crazy]

I just read another thread where someone ripped out all the wires and now the bus don't start. WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE DON'T EAT NO MEAT? That's OK, I make lamb. Sorry, I got sidetracked.

 

[superdave-SKO]

that would be me, some windows/ doors have a second lock, they have to be open so the emergency exits will open. leave the key on and mess with locks till the buzzer goes away. should have a buzzer by the lock you need to open or shut. there very mean here i can hear everyone laughing as i type