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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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I started my car this morning and drove it to work then went to start it agian to get a drink and It wouldnt turn over

I replaced the ignition switch last year so i hope that wouldnt be the case this time. Checked the clutch position switch and it was fine. I can here the fuel pump turn on but nothing else. Any sugestions? I finally got my car back on the road two days ago now this
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um battery ?
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Check the starter relay in the fuse box under the hood.
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Is the security light on?
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When you turn the key on do any of the dash lights and gauges work?
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Got gas?
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Yes I have gas and a good battery. I have the gauge cluster out right now but ill go put in. I thought it still might be the clutch position sensor but I connected the two plugs and still nothing. so to eliminate anything else I push started it and it worked. But I thought if it was the resistor switch thingy(what ever the exact name is) it wouldnt even do that? Im so confused
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dead starter! its usually the bendix that goes bad and no voltage goes to the starter. its better to replace the whole thing
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Wrong!
I went ahead and just replaced the starter in hopes of not having to chase down wire grimlins and still nothing... SOOOOOOOOO I ground/charge tested everything from the starter. It turns out the Ignition switch was not send any power to the relay because of reasons I didnt care to find out fully

any this is how it was cured



Grounded out #86 side of the relay
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