Yes...I did that too. That's why I'm using the cheap NSS to replace my OE one. After the car wouldn't start I came in here and read the very good thread by (forgot his name the crazy guy who changes AC evaporator for fun). I couldn't believe it was so easy to destroy that switch.

I'm just hoping I don't have to replace the starter. The ability to jump the car with a 12v to the solenoid every time suggests I won't have to do that. So that leaves ground strap and NSS.

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