Hi all, I am broke down 600 miles from home. 1981 Automatic. I have several questions.
My van will not start - the starter works, but nothing else. QUESTION: How many wires should be connected to the tabs on the soleniod. I see 2 in the bentley diaram: 1 from the ignition switch, and 1 going to the air meter. BUT the 1 going to the air meter is is a harness with another wire with a 'sleeve'. this second wire is actually 2 wires crimped into 1 sleeve and is NOT connected to anything. I don't know where it goes - should this be on the solenoid? If anyone doesn't mind a phone call, I'd love to talk to someone knowledgeable. Please call at 540-951-3102. FURTHER READING: My van has been broke down for a few weeks with an intermittent stalling problem. I came down to VA to get my van - the shop told me I just needed a wiring harness. I brough the harness, but that wasn't the problem.
SO to make things worse Once I made it to a good place to work on the van I started the van and started wiggling wires to see if I could find a loose one. I must have knocked the wires off the starter b/c they came off. I put the ignition switch wire back on, BUT it still won't start. As soon as I get someone to work the ignition switch I will start to diagnose some problems. Thanks all, steve
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