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Old 08-04-2006, 04:27 AM
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starter runs on

Thanks for the replies. This couldn't have been a fused starter solenoid. When I pull the battery cable the starter stops turning. On reconnecting the cable the starter does not start turning again until the key is in the start position. The engine also doesn't start which it would if the ignition swithch was good and only the starter solenoid was fused. That would really screw up the starter or the ring gear wouldn't it?

Have installed new ignition switch and problem is solved. Switch is easy to install after removing steering wheel and cluster.

Just one of the joys of owning a 26 year old car.


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