[s-cars] still no start !!! help !!!

[Peter Schulz]

Tom:

What condition is the field braid on the starter?
Its the copper braid that goes from the solenoid into the starter body.

If you have a multimeter, with ignition off, measure the resistance from 
the point where it attaches to the solenoid to the point where it enters 
the starter body.   If you get no reading, then the braid is shot and you 
need to replace the starter.

If you think that you have a ignition switch issue, pull the connector off 
the back of the existing switch, plug in the new one and twist it to the 
start position with a screwdriver...(That will save you the aggravation of 
having to pull the existing switch to trouble shoot)


HTH

-Peter



At 09:57 AM 4/19/2005, thomas.pollock at amd.com wrote:
>Guys,
>
>still can't get the damn car running. Again, here are the symptoms. Turn
>key, get nothing. Dash lights come on but starter does nothing, silent...
>
>Here's what I tried. Read the fault codes. None. Pulled back the carpet to
>make sure I didn't pop a fuse. They all check out ok. Tried push starting
>it. Nothing. Not even a hint of a start.
>
>Here's what I'm doing next. Waiting for a replacement ign switch. Jumper the
>starter solenoid. Rip the house apart looking for my Bentley to check
>diagrams. Punch a wall...
>
>Oh and tonight the backup car (94 100csq) will be getting a new clutch
>master cyl. and the wifes car goes back to the shop to fix a broken door
>switch, again....
>
>Guess it's all catching up to me...
>
>anyone have other suggestions ???
>
>tom.
>
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