W123 300TD 300D No Start, No Glow

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1982 300TD


Later series Transmission - NSS not verified working ,but previously no issues, new bushings and accurate selector setting

good battery - tried 2 different and charged batteries

BOSCH reman starter - WAS very healthy.

Battery light on when key left in but not turned. no starter click, no glow plug relay click even after waiting a minute.

Issue is no glow plug light and no engagement on start attempt with the key. The bulb is good.

No blown fuses



When jumping the connections on the starter terminal (philllips head screws) nothing happens.

Accessories working

I disconnected the alternator, and the battery light goes off.

I am stumped on this one. My best guess is the ignition switch, but I thought that jumping the starter block would bypass that.

What should be the next test? Check voltage at the starter when turning the key?

Thank you all.
Happy New Year!