Re: [T3] Won't turn over.

[Mark Healey <marksvw@healeyonline.com>]

<x-flowed>Jim Adney wrote:
> On 31 Aug 2005 at 12:36, Mark Healey wrote:
>
>
> > I left my 71 automatic in a parking garage for 6 months. 
> > Apparently that destroyed the battery.  I replaced the 
> > battery and now it does everything but turn over.
> >
> > I hear the appropriate relay clicks and even the solenoid. 
> > It just doesn't turn over.
>
>
> Get in the car and turn the key ON. Using your LEFT hand, reach thru the 
> steering wheel and use it to control the key. With your right hand, put the AT 
> in N and then with your left hand turn the key to START. If the starter doesn't 
> turn, wiggle the shift lever slightly forward and back until it does run.

Tried that.  I did notice what looked like the reflection of 
some sparking from under the shifter position indicator.

--
Mark Healey
marksvw@healeyonline.com

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