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Will not start

Tiny
MICHALA WILSON
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  • 1986 CHEVROLET
  • 7.4L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 30,000 MILES
Rv 7.4l 454 on a p30 chassis. Yesterday I replaced my water pump, when I got it all put back together I went to start it and with the key in the on position the dash turned on and all accessories. But when I try to start it nothing happens have a good bat good alternator, good starter. But if I jump the solenoid across with the key in the on position it will fire up and run fine.
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Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 AT 1:07 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the neutral safety switch has gone bad. Here are a couple guides to get you started int he right direction:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-neutral-safety-switch-works

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 4:43 PM

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