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Old 12-03-2007, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by svxistentialist View Post

There is another thing that could be part of this problem; there is a solenoid that stops the power getting to the ignition if the inhibitor switch is connected to any of the 4 forward or 2 reverse ranges. If this solenoid is loose, faulty or has a bad earth, then it might cause your ignition to be not energised when you want to start the engine.

Joe
Joe,

I am not aware of the existence of such a "solenoid".

Please provide further exact information, as it would represent another link in the chain involving the ignition switch/starter solenoid, voltage drop problem.

Thanks, Trevor.
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