> I didn't have time to try to diagnose the problem this morning. I'll play
> around with it this evening, but in the meantime, does anyone know of any
> possible cause other than a faulty ignition switch?
Faulty solenoid (eg broken return spring or welded contacts); short in wire
from switch to solenoid, short across solenoid (don't laugh, it happened to
me once).
But IMO the switch is the most likely culprit.
I would start by pulling the side wire off the solenoid and reconnecting the
battery. If the engine still cranks, it's either the solenoid or a short
right at the solenoid. If it doesn't, connect a test lamp from the wire you
pulled off (which should be white/red) to ground. It should light, if not
your gremlin has gone back into hiding. Then pull the white/red wire off
the switch and see if the lamp goes out. If so, time to replace the switch.
Randall
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