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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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does an 81 have any ignition safety switches? i cant get power for selonoid when key is turned to start. thanks
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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Not near my service manual, but I remember that the alarm system can disable the ignition if that helps.
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Did you check the fusable links at the starter?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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There is a neutral safety switch on the side of the shifter for automatics. Stick cars will have a safety switch on the clutch pedal. If you have a auto, sometimes the park position will wear out. You can put it in neutral and it will start.

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Originally Posted by wajulia
Not near my service manual, but I remember that the alarm system can disable the ignition if that helps.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Try the plug of the starter harness. It's a large clear/white plug that's usually near the rear of the passenger side valve cover. Sometimes that comes loose or gets corroded. If that connection isn't good, you won't get power to the starter.
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Most likely a Neutral Start Switch problem or electrical problem with the security system. {Dead battery?}
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