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What's the battery voltage?
Richard
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when I jump the starter it turns when I turn the key it just clicks I know brevity is the soul of wit and all that, but if you could stretch to using a few more words it might help us figure out what's going on. What do you mean when you say "when I jump the starter", and have you checked the engine earth strap, as previously advised? If you're taking power direct to the live connection of the starter, and the engine ground strap is ok, then the problem lies in the positive feed from the battery. Check the cable ends very carefully, especially at the end of the positive feed where it connects to the starter motor.
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Dont forget to leave ignition, and choke on when trying the starter to fire up.
Last edited by Ray; 11/12/16 01:34 PM.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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sorry about my lack of words this situation got me dazzled going to clean all connections now
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I feel like a fool but thank God for this forum I took off Solenoid to Starter cable cleaned all connections with Emory paper put back on car started right up I left it running for 15 mins to charge battery which is brand new I want to thank everyone for there help which was priceless information
PS I'm still going to have my mechanic go over car for me
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Result! Good news 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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+1. That is what we are hear for to help each other keep them going & share the grins.
Enjoy.
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Good news.
It looks like the age of the car and condition of the contacts was the cause.
Always an issue with older cars.
Perhaps some bit by bit cleaning up is a good plan.
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Once again thanks everyone for your help, installed a new ignition switch today car starts right up and yes bit by bit cleaning of all contacts under dash and under car will start in the spring
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