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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Ok new to vets i have a 1976 auto that will not start, good battery 12.67 volts new starter, new ing. Switch power is good to big wire going to sol. But the small brown wire that goes to the s terminal has no voltage when switch is in the start postion any ideas? When i short across the starter it starts good but no switch start. Is it the neutral safety switch? And where is it is it under the console.
I'm no ace mechanic, but i have worked on cars for about 35 years this has got me stumped
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Yes the neutral safety switch is a good place to check. Its in the center console near the shifter, Look for power on both large purple wires when the key is turned to start.
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It looks like you should have the purple wire to the "S" terminal.
http://www.nrjvette.com/johdotukset/...tte%201976.pdf
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Originally Posted by '75
Yes the neutral safety switch is a good place to check. Its in the center console near the shifter, Look for power on both large purple wires when the key is turned to start.
I have no power on the purple wires when in start pos. and 0 ohms across the terminals on the neutral safety switch reguardless of shifter pos.
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