'85 Starter interrupt relay problems, will the bypass...
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EDITED: '85 Intermittant start problem
Jumpered out the clutch switch and starter interrupt relay. Replaced the solenoid this morning, problem remains.
Key on/start completely dead - but dash lites up, no noise/clicks. Push/release the clutch pedal a few times, clutch completely to the floor, and the engine cranks. Doesn't matter what position it's in: reverse, neutral, or any gear (1-4) WTH? My impression is the pedal has to be all the way down before cranking starts but this is intermittant too, so perhaps coincidental.
One item that may mean something is, my interior lights dont come on when I open the doors, and the trunk button on Driver's door is inoperative. I can turn interior lights on at the headlight switch. Power door lock buttons work at both doors.
Thoughts anyone?
Key on/start completely dead - but dash lites up, no noise/clicks. Push/release the clutch pedal a few times, clutch completely to the floor, and the engine cranks. Doesn't matter what position it's in: reverse, neutral, or any gear (1-4) WTH? My impression is the pedal has to be all the way down before cranking starts but this is intermittant too, so perhaps coincidental.
One item that may mean something is, my interior lights dont come on when I open the doors, and the trunk button on Driver's door is inoperative. I can turn interior lights on at the headlight switch. Power door lock buttons work at both doors.
Thoughts anyone?
Last edited by mikeb; Sep 26, 2015 at 01:20 PM. Reason: replace solenoid, problem remains
