wgreenlee4

I recently swapped a good 85' T5 for the bad 89' T5 in my current car. The only difference between the two was the neutral safety plug was different. I left the plug on the T5 hanging and then connected the 2 wires inside the neutral safety plug coming from the car (which I read is a work around).

It will not fire from the key but I can pop the clutch or start it from the engine bay.

I am very confused as to what is going on. Anyone have idea?

Thanks

tohoopty

mines always just been unplugged and it starts without the pedal being pushed down.try unhooking that wire you hooked up and see if it starts

wgreenlee4

That did not work for me.

tohoopty

have you checked the small terminal on the solenoid to see if its got power when you turn the key forward.ive had that wire lose power before

wgreenlee4

The small wire running into the solenoid does not get power when I turn the key, I tested it with a multi-meter, I give it power by running a screw driver on it to the positive connection (on the solenoid), that is how I start the car.