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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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need help please!!! at times, it has a no start situation.. does not spin over, or click. have changed starter, battery, and cked all grounds. pulled security fuse, and jumperd start relay while looking at factory manuel. not sure what trigers it. but, its really pissin me off!!! however, it will start after a period of time. aprox. 20 min. what gives? thanks guys...
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Key switch?
fuseable link?

Just a couple of quick thoughts
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Unplug the clutch safety switch and jump the wiring harness plug (gear selector sw if auto). If the key will not cause the starter to crank, then jump 12v to the jumper on the harness plug. Somewhere 12v is not getting to the starter solenoid, you have find out where it is interrupted. A factory service manual helps a bunch for troubleshooting.
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