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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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I have a 71 350 and took the passanger side dash apart to replace the map pocket. While doing that I went ahead and removed the heater control swith to clean.

I haven't put it back together but now th car dosen't start. The brake light comes on when the ignition is turned and I can hear a fan, but that's it. Completely dead. I checked the battery and it has a full charge.

Any suggestions? Starter maybe?

Thanks for the help
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I have a 71 350 and took the passanger side dash apart to replace the map pocket. While doing that I went ahead and removed the heater control swith to clean.

I haven't put it back together but now th car dosen't start. The brake light comes on when the ignition is turned and I can hear a fan, but that's it. Completely dead. I checked the battery and it has a full charge.

Any suggestions? Starter maybe?

Thanks for the help
Auto trans or manual? automatic shifter could not be in completly in park, manual not reverse (neutral saftey switch)?

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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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It's an Automatic, I will make sure it's in park and try it. hopefully is something easy.

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