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Old 05-12-2002, 09:29 PM
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JW,
Could be lots of problems. All minor but a pain in the butt. Not always true but turn on the headlights the next time it does that. Or if it's dead now. IF the headlights work chances are it IS not the ignition switch. (Maybe Petek can explain this one as I have no idea why)

Check the two in line circuit breakers, supposedly mounted on your fire wall. If one or both are tripping this will also cause the problem. They could be weak or getting hot. These will shut down almost everything if they trip. A simple trick here is to use a heavy guage wire and "TEMPORARILY" jump the two breakers and see if it fires. If it does - there you go.

Another known problem. There is a large rectangular plug coming off your steering column. It has one heavy guage red wire and about 5 other white wires in it. Pull it apart! Look for any heating damage. If it's OK then put the plug back together--very tight. This is such a tight fit, I've use large channel locks to squeeze together.

If you haven't found it by now, it's time to check the engine electrical system. Coil, MSD box, etc.

Then it's time to check for fuel. Keep us posted! Someone will hit upon it.

DV -- soooo close! Are you registered?

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