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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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embarassing starting issue!

Ok ,my car is a 91 tpi 350 car. Sometimes the car starts up on the 1st try and sometimes it takes 10 to 20 turns of the ignition switch. I will just get a single click! over and over until it finally decides to start cranking. Where should i start testing first? My first guess was maybe the purple wire from the starter to the neutral safety switch. I was also thinking about bypassing my starter enable relay? Anyone have any ideas?
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Re: embarassing starting issue!

New starter solenoid
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Re: embarassing starting issue!

Car has a brand spanking new starter. Battery is fine. Cable connections appear to be good. I thought it was the solonoid too. Brand new starter did the same thing. I actually have a 305 transmission (700r4) and 305 starter. The engine is a 350 though,but I think it is a wiring problem somewhere.
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