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Old 04-10-2026, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tactician View Post
also have another way to start the car
Short the low tension terminal at the starter motor from the high tension and you can start with the key (but needs 2 people)
Been there, done that - when my ignition switch failed (start position only).

I ran a wire up from the low current terminal of the starter motor and to use the car, I would turn the ignition on, then open the bonnet (hood), short the wire to the +ve jumper terminal to engage the starter and start the engine. Worked a treat and only required one person. Used it like that for a few days until the new ignition switch turned up.
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