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Old 09-11-2017, 02:52 PM   #3
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Re: a new problem instrument cluster

Yes I have an anti-theft security system.
I have the starter turning over now. I bypassed the cluster and got the starter working. There is no spark. I did the spark test by pulling one of the spark plug wires. Also I think I found the fuse in the fuse block in the engine compartment that feeds power to the ignition coil, There is no power there at that fuse. I found a Youtube video as to how to get at the ignition coil/distributor ( the ignition coil/distributor is on the back side of the engine). I have to take off the wiper blades, the cabin air vent cover, air vent filters and so on to get at the ignition coil/distributor. I found the ignition circuit in the wiring diagram book. I am hoping that I can trace back the large red wire that feeds power to the ignition coil through the firewall and make the jump there. Instead of jumping the coil directly to the battery. There is no way to run an extra wire through the firewall, tried. I had to tie into the + power lead for my ham radios into the main bus wire going into the cabin fuse panel. That add-on is not the problem. The van ran for a month with the radios installed

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Originally Posted by tomj76 View Post
I think the book should have a diagram for the starting circuit, including any lockouts that prevent the starter for operating.

I know that there is one lockout in the transmission to make sure it is either in park or neutral, but I don't remember if there are any others.
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