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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Default No starting problem

I bypassed my vats with a resistor and now I get a clicking noise from the starter. So, good i know i have to replace my ignition lock cylinder. Bad, I dont know why the starter wont turn over?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Default Re: No starting problem (Kehrer923)

Your battery is fully charged right?
Just a simple check question.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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Default Re: No starting problem (oldace84)

Bad solenoid?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Battery is charged and i dont know about the selonoid I geuss i'll find out tommrow.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Default Re: No starting problem (Kehrer923)

I know this may sound crazy, but whack the starter with a hammer while someone else turns the key . Sometime you can jar the solenoid and get one more start out of it. If it starts, the solenoid is the problem. :cheers:
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