georgiaguy246

my car will start but not by turning the key switch. i have to start it with the thing on the fender (near the battery where the positive and negative hook up to) by jumping it with a screw driver. i forgot what its called. but the starter is brand new, a new ignition switch, and a new thing on the fender. you guys need more info i bet so just ask me what you need to know. have no clue what it is. thanks,

mattdel

does the key crank the motor? probably a safety switch. jumping the solenoid bypasses the switches.

georgiaguy246

the key does not crank the engine. the way i've been starting it to get it running is by jumping the solenoid. i am clueless. just get this fixed and a few other things then the stang will be on the road.

mattdel

you signature says 5spd, so check out your clutch safety switch. there should be a little plunger button mounted up under the dash that the clutch pedal pushes in while you push the clutch. it should have a 2 wire connector. remove the wiring connector, and join the two wires with a paperclip, then try to start it with the key.

nseoi

selenoid could be bad if you have to bridge it. mine was