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Subject:Re: No spark, help
From:Mike Collum
Date:Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:18:57 -0400

One thing that can cause this is a bad ignition switch.  I've even known
of them working if the key isn't turned "All the way" when trying to
start.  You might try seeing if it will fire with the key turned just
enough, and no more, to activate the starter.

Anyway, the ignition switch should be on the list of things to check for
sure.

Mikel
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

alfred bagdan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just went to start van, no luck.  Turns over fine.   I checked for spark
> from solenoid, no spark.  Exchanged solenoids, still no spark.  Cleaned
> groundwires still no luck.  Van ran great just yesterday.
>
> Can anyone please suggest what I should check next?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alfred
> 85 Westy
>