Re: [AMC-list] Electrical Problem

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

The ignition switch needs adjusting?

Ken

Quoting feltonjk@xxxxxxx:

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> Here is my problem.  I have a 70AMX 390 4speed that I am close to finishing
> the restoration on.  I purchased a used wiring harness from a 70AMX that the
> seller told me was tested.  The harness does appear to be in good shape with
> all connectors being good and in general looked better than the one that was
> in the car.  About a year ago I rebuilt the steering column and replaced the
> ingnition switch.  The starter solenoid was NOS when put on the car and had
> about 25 starts on it with the old wiring harness.  After putting on the new
> harness the car will not start when the key is cranked to the start position.
>  The battery is new and good.  An electircal testor shows no power at the
> solenoid on the S side.  I can jump the car and it will start, but not when I
> turn the ignition.  The gauges are getting power when the key is turned to
> the first position and the headlights work.  As I see it either the solenoid
> is bad, the ignition switch is bad, or there is something I have not th
>  ought of.  Someone suggested that the wiring harness may have come off a
> vehicle with an automatic transmission and wired for a neutral safety switch.
>  Does anyone have any other suggestions?  
> 
> Thanks,
> Jim
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