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Old 11-05-13, 11:28 AM
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Won't start-no nothin when turn the key

When I turn the key, I don't get anything.
I'm out of ideas. Where should I start looking to diagnose?

To be more specific, when I turn the key to on, the idiot lights come on like they normally should, then when I turn the key to Start, the idiot lights go off, and I get no crank, no nothing.

If I send power directly to the starter and bypass the ignition switch, it cranks over like it should.

I checked the engine fuse in the kick panel and the fuses in the engine bay..they're all good.

TIA.
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For starters, the clutch interlock switches can get finicky. Simply jumper the switch first to verify if this is your problem.
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by the clutch pedal is a white 2 pin connector, not the one with green wires, ohm between the 2 pins with the pedal depressed and it should have 2-3k ohms of resistance.

if that checks out then find the starter cut relay which is behind the trailing coil and is covered by a black rubber boot and has 6 pins. jumper the black/white to black/green and see if it cranks.
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Originally Posted by DC5Daniel
For starters, the clutch interlock switches can get finicky. Simply jumper the switch first to verify if this is your problem.
I jumpered the switch and, voila, it turns over.
Is fixing the switch possible or will I need to get a new switch?
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I think j9fd3s has mentioned using a penny to fix the switch.
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