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Re: Ignition problems

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ignition problems
From: kral@anvil.nrl.navy.mil (Milo Kral)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 15:00:01 -0400
Don't bother looking for a fuse - 'cause it isn't a fused circuit.
Could be:
1)  ignition switch (check for voltage to the solenoid when turning the
switch to "start")
2)  bad wiring between switch and solenoid (check continuity with ohm-meter)
3)  bad solenoid (if not (1) or (2)

>>
>>My otherwise wondefull spitfire Mk2 1965 has a problem or actually i
>>have a problem. I cant start the engine with the key, I must press the
>>rubber button on the relay beside the engine. I have checked four fuses
>>the only ones i could find. The rest of the electrical equipment works.
>>Is the problem around the key or?
>>
>>Does anyone recognize this or know what it is.
>>
>>I'm on the way with my triumph page,
>>Thank tou for the suggestions about the contents of this page.
>>
>>http://www.kiruna.se/~roberto/
>>
>>
>
>
>Obviously a bad solenoid.
>Tony
>###

Milo Kral
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