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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 10:47 PM
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Question Troubleshoot starting problems

Running into a rather unusual starting problem. Battery appears to be fine. Starter motor also appears fine. When i go to start it, i get nothing but a click coming from the smart junction panel. Fuses also look good. Here's where it gets weird. When i connect a remote start button to the solenoid on the starter, put the key in the on position, press the start button, fires right up.
Old Jan 21, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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I'm getting a similar unusual problem on my 07, except when I leave the key on and disconnect and reconnect the battery, it fires right up. Haven't gotten much on how to fix it though.
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Looks like it ended up being the clutch safety switch. Got 0 volts while testing the start signal. Ignition switch tested good. Jumpered clutch safety switch by sticking a 20 amp fuse in the plug. Turned the key, fired right up…
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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Is this a common problem with that model?
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