I'd check the neutral safety switch. You can try moving the selector between N and P or jump the wires when it's not working to check it. Ed
> From: Bob Holtzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:58:13 -0700 (MST) > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] electrical diagnostics in Phx area > > Does anyone in the Phoenix area know of a shop that can do some > diagnostics on a '65 Chevelle? I have an intermittent open circuit in > either the starter solenoid, the neutral switch or the ignition switch (I > think). After driving the car for 20-30 miles and shutting it off, if I > then try to restart it the solenoid won't activate. If I come back in few > hours it will start. When it won't start there is no movement of the > ammeter indicating an open circuit. The battery checks out O.K. in a load > test. The alternator is putting out 14+ volts and charging the battery. > > I know *how* to diagnose the problem, I'm just too old and arthritic to > crawl under the dash or to get the car up on jack stands and get > underneath. > > Any pointers to a shop that knows what they're doing would be appreciated. > > -- > Bob Holtzman > "If you think you're getting free lunch, > ......check the price of the beer!" > >
