Intermittent No Start - 5kcdtq

[George Harris]

Hi Gang:

Back in March I posted a request for help with a problem with the
ignition switch (see below). I replaced just the switch part, not the
keyed part, about a month ago, and have not had a problem since. Thanks
for all the help.

Cheers
George

The Solution:
> Ignition switch? You can replace the electrical part in behind the dash
> without needing to change the keyed part.


The Problem:
> I just got a call from my wife who has the '87 5kcdtq out shopping. She
> turned the key and nothing happened. Absolutely nothing; no click, no
> whirring, nothing.
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> OK, this has happened to me before, so we go through a few things; put
> the gear shift in neutral, wap it back and forth a few times, push down
> the clutch pedal, turn the key, nothing. Put it into first, push in the
> clutch, oops .. rolling backwards, yank the emergency on harder, turn
> the key, it starts! Yeah :-) Saved again. But this is why she is always
> threatening to sell the house or me and get a new car :-(
>
> Does anyone have any BTDT experience that would help me correct this
> problem? I have done a lot of work on this car since getting it 2 years
> ago, including removing and cleaning the ground straps to the starter,
> but if you think that is the problem I could do that again.
>
> Greatly appreciated
> George
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