Re: IML: 64 Imp wiring problem

Keep it simple. did you check basics like corroded/dirty battery posts and terminals?

Don Savard

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From: Dave

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Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 9:22 PM

Subject: Re: IML: 64 Imp wiring problem

The connection between the crimp connecter and the wire itself?

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

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From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 9:24 AM
Subject: IML: 64 Imp wiring problem

> Here is a new problem I hope someone can help me with. Usually, this
> occurs when I try to start the car for the first time. I turn on the key,
> the radio plays, but there is no engagement of the starter - like the
> battery is dead.
>
> I pulled the wire loom connector from the firewall and found the
> connections dirty and corroded. I cleaned them up, exposing clean metal
> and plugged it back in and it started.
>
> The next day it wouldn't start again unless I "jiggiled" the wires.
> Thinking the connectors strill were not making contact, I made new wire
> connectors about 3 inches long and plugged them in, then tried again. The
> car started.
>
> The next day, it wouldn't unless I moved the wires around. Once it's
> running for the day, it will restart.
>
> I'm thinking two things: One of the 3 ignition wires to the connector has
> a short or something, or the neutral safety switch is shot. A new one is
> on the way.
>
> What do you think, guys?
>
> Jay
>
>
>
>
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