Re: [T3] Won't turn over.

[Mark Healey <marksvw@healeyonline.com>]

<x-flowed>Jim Adney wrote:
> On 31 Aug 2005 at 17:10, Mark Healey wrote:
>
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> > Jim Adney wrote:
>
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> > > 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.
>
>
> And NO noise (clunk, whirrr) of any kind from the back of the car?

Like I said, I hear the solenoid clicking, but no engine 
turning.

> Have you tried turning the engine over with a wrench on the generator nut, just 
> to make sure it isn't seized up? It should be fine, but it's worth checking.

I'm hoping to avoid having to do something like that.  It is 
backed up against a wall an close to one on the right.

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