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diana 7071
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Aug 11, 2012, 2:05 PM

Post #1 of 5 (1968 views)
1987 cougar Sign In
hello i have a 1987 cougar 3.8 engine. it will not start with the switch. so i had a switch put on still no start. new solinoid still wont start i can jump it over at solinoid it fires up can anyone help??????????


Discretesignals
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Aug 11, 2012, 2:15 PM

Post #2 of 5 (1958 views)
Re: 1987 cougar Sign In
Does this have an aftermarket alarm system or remote start system installed?

Start by checking for power before and after the ignition switch on the starter circuit with a 12 volt test lamp or volt meter.





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diana 7071
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Aug 11, 2012, 3:56 PM

Post #3 of 5 (1939 views)
Re: 1987 cougar Sign In
i checked for power before after and at the switch power is all good for some reason it decided to start now from the switch dont know why probably will happen again hope not lol thanks for info


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 12, 2012, 12:40 AM

Post #4 of 5 (1927 views)
Re: 1987 cougar Sign In
You mean by ignition switch actuated by key tests OK right? Seems it wouldn't crank, jumping trigger wire at solenoid would work with just the likely push on trigger wire removed, jumped with power then just put back on and now all is well. Do I have that right?

Those push on elbows get tired. Some just need a gentle squeeze to make them snug on solenoid again with just a drop of something like WD-40 and can behave again dependably.

If this car is going to pull intermittent with this you'll have to be ready for testing when it doesn't work if just power there is the issue,

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diana 7071
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Aug 12, 2012, 7:30 AM

Post #5 of 5 (1914 views)
Re: 1987 cougar Sign In
thanks for the info im sure it will happen again when it does i will do more testing but im planning to sell the car but i will let the person who buys it know about the problem thanks for everything





 
 
 






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