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Old May 2, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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Turn ignition on got nothing. All electric works but engine doesn't even try to turn over.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Malikzion
Turn ignition on got nothing. All electric works but engine doesn't even try to turn over.
If you turn the key and nothing happens at all (Just complete silence?) then I would guess either Neutral Safety Switch (NSS). Try starting it in N (Neutral). If that fails starter motor.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Programbo
If you turn the key and nothing happens at all (Just complete silence?) then I would guess either Neutral Safety Switch (NSS). Try starting it in N (Neutral). If that fails starter motor.
didn't start in neutral!
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Malikzion
didn't start in neutral!
ignitions switch? Bad starter? If you got a voltmeter, check the voltage at starter while key is turned. If you got voltage, starter is bad, if not, it's something else such as ignition switch.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:18 PM
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Check the starter solenoid for power, try to give the starter a tap with a hammer while someone tries to start it. More info would help a lot..
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