1998 Chevrolet Cavalier fusible link to solionoid

LORD1

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1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
2.2L
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
208,482 MILES

I cannot start my car the normal way now, I had to have a bypass in which a switch was installed in order for me to start it I want to know why it had to happen this way, and what was actually changed to make it happen.

Monday, March 3rd, 2014 AT 9:45 AM

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JDL

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Not enough info? I don't know what was bypassed? Can you tell us why the switch? Maybe you need to talk to the person that did the work?

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Monday, March 3rd, 2014 AT 10:25 AM

LORD1

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I have a switch in my car, I have to push it to start my car: why is this?

And how is it connected, and to which component is it connected to?

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Monday, March 3rd, 2014 AT 1:04 PM

JDL

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The title on your post said, "fusible link to solenoid", are you talking about the starter?

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Monday, March 3rd, 2014 AT 1:14 PM

JDL

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I did see a safety issue with your ignition switch. It's called, ignition circuit thermal event. Which means it could start a fire? There was a fix for that. If that fix has been applied to your vehicle and there are problems, I'd take the vehicle to your local dealership and have them fix it, properly.

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Monday, March 3rd, 2014 AT 1:35 PM