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Old 05-18-2007, 01:31 AM
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I can start the carby jumping the starter relay but it wont start with the key. Anyone experience this problem?
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:33 AM
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i think thats your ignition switch its in the steering column
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:39 AM
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its on your drivers side fender i cant remember the damn name , its what tranfers power to the starter once it gets the signal from the key or bad igniton switch.
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:40 AM
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its on your drivers side fender i cant remember the damn name , its what tranfers power to the starter once it gets the signal from the key or bad igniton switch.
you mean the starter relay? lol thats where he has to jump it from like he said
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:42 AM
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yea try that first there less than $15
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:47 AM
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ignition switch isnt much more and it wouldnt be a bad idea to replace it anyway
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:51 AM
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Starter relay on the fender. I had the same problem a while back. Take note which posts the the wires go.
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:56 AM
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Starter relay on the fender. I had the same problem a while back. Take note which posts the the wires go.
lol yes you dont want to mess that up
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