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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 305 Carb
Transmission: 700R4 Overdrive
starter switch

what are the symptons of this switch going out. i dropped the steering colum down and tried to replace it but i struck out. any advice fellas
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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From: Ajax, ON
Car: 85Z28 87GTA 91GTA 98SS
Engine: SBC, LS-x
Transmission: T-5, 700-R4, T-56
Check the purple wire on the starter with the key all the way ahead to the start position with either a test light or multimeter.

Never ever seen that switch fail tho I'd imagine they can. I'd be more inclined to look at the starter first.
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