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Wont Start With The Key But Can Jump Starter


nitrouzaddict
04-26-2006, 05:42 PM
Hey everyone. I have an 88 Camaro, I cannot start it by turning the key over but I can use a screwdriver to jump the starter, and it will start that way. So I am obviously thinking bad ignition switch, so I changed that, but I still have the same problem. Is there some kind of fusable link I don't know about they may have been blown? Thanks in advance!

Nickolas

fred robles
04-26-2006, 07:07 PM
did u check all ur fuses yet?

wrightz28
04-26-2006, 07:21 PM
might be a break in the s=terminal, purple wire that feeds ignition power to the solenoid. with the key in run you need to see if you have 12v on the wire.

nitrouzaddict
04-26-2006, 08:13 PM
I checked all the fuses inside the car already, my ACC fuse was blown but that has already been changed. Are there any larger fuses underneath the hood that power the ignition? I will check the Purple wire tomorrow and see if I have voltage on it, thanks for your help so far!

97cavalier
04-26-2006, 10:32 PM
there is the main fuse box under the hood also, pop the cap off the box and take a look.

wrightz28
04-27-2006, 08:47 AM
there is the main fuse box under the hood also, pop the cap off the box and take a look.

Not in a thrid gen :nono: Only fuse there is the F\P,ECm by the battery.

97cavalier
04-27-2006, 12:07 PM
oh ya,sorry, i was thinking 4th gen

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