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Subject:Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
From:neil
Date:Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:50:31 -0700
On 4/9/07, Richard A Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote:
>
> When I turn the ignition switch to "on" I get dash lights
> and hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds.  Then if I
> turn to "start" I again hear the fuel pump run.  That tells
> me the ignition switch is not the problem--and I am back
> to the solenoid.  Is that diagnois correct?
>
> Anything else before I replace the starter/solenoid?

Hi Richard.

When key turned all the way (to turn starter) you can hear fuel pump
but starter is NOT turning?

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