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Old 08-28-2025, 10:57 AM
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The coil connections won't keep the engine from cranking.

Make sure the transmission is in park.
Use a screwdriver to jump between the big post on the starter and the S post on the starter for a second.
Engine should crank.
What happens?
Should have added "Make sure the ignition key is off." at the start of the list above.

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