arthur, for you the x27 test is a piece of cake. to a novice like myself, it's like translating sanskrit.

i unhooked the battery and will reconnect it in 1/2 hour. this was something i could figure out.

i printed out the instructions and i will try to find the 3 wire plug you wrote about. i haven't ruled out the jumper wire. it's probably my only alternative if i want to get the car started.

do you happen to know where the ATA box is on my car? 94 e320 cab

and the starter relay/solidoid is easily identified? 3 wire plug.

thanks