Intermittant Starting Problem

[rtbeerdlitedart]

My car is a 72 Dart Swinger with a 69 340. The problem I am having is that about 75% of the time the engine will not start from the key, however, it will start if I jump the solenoid. I have rplaced the ballast resistor and this still doesn't help. The problem seems to be from the key to the solenoid.

:clock:ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

 

[res1vw21]

try moving the shifter up and down. then try it again worked on my '68 Newport

 

[340duster]

Check the wiring harness connector that connects the steering column wiring to the main harness. Pull it apart and inspect it. It may be corroded or burnt.

 

[68_val_sedan]

try moving the shifter up and down. then try it again worked on my '68 Newport

I agree ... sounds like the neutral safety switch is bad or out of adjustment

 

[sweatybetty]

I agree ... sounds like the neutral safety switch is bad or out of adjustment

+1. try a jumper wire from the nss terminal on the solinoid to ground. if it starts then you found the problem. i usually bypass the nss on everything i drive.