Date:         Sat, 28 Jun 2003 08:43:59 -0400
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From:         "sjselin@netzero.net" <sjselin@NETZERO.NET>
Subject:      BROKE DOWN:  starter wires...
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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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