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Originally Posted by diesellac (Post 3696887)

I had a similar situation like post 45.
Turn the key to start, the the starter would click but no crank. Then I'd jumper it and it would start right up. Then turn off the ignition and turn it to start and it would start right up. Changed the ignition and solved the problem.

Not necessarily your problem, but giving you another idea. You can always try rigging a remote starter switch to see if the ignitions the problem.... just an idea

Previously suggested post # 31.
Explicit instructions and FSM link were provided in that post.
Could even be left connected and zip-tied out of the way to avoid using a screwdriver to jump the solenoid when another random no-start situation exists.

The remote starter switch only energizes the solenoid. If the solenoid is bad, you're no better off than futzing around with the key. The screwdriver trick actually bypasses the solenoid. When the screwdriver shorts the 2 heavy bolts together, it is doing what the solenoid usually does, that's why the starter cranks. This is also why you need the screwdriver to do it....you're passing a couple hundred amps through it.