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Wiring problem on ignition.

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Wiring problem on ignition.
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 13:18:11 EST
Got a bit of a problem on my ignition on my Mark 3.I have made my own harness 
as I wasnt that impressed with the rubbish that came from Moss <spit>

I am using the Haynes manual as a diagram.Obviously the starter solenoid 
controls the starter.Now on my Haynes diagram it shows a wire coming off of 
the battery to the solenoid then from the solenoid to the starter.

My question is shouldnt there be some kind of wire from the ignition to the 
secondary contacts on the solenoid? I cant see how when you turn the ignition 
you are getting the solenoid to click on to provide juice to the starter.Has 
Haynes missed something?

Any help on this one would be greatly appreciated.

Just a quick update on the restoration of the Mk 3. Due to the kindness of 
another list member I have the fender issue sorted out and managed to help 
someone else who had the same problem.The fender is now on the car and 
painted.

Unfortunatley for the seller (fortunate for me though) I found a badly 
accident damaged car a Mark 4 with a very recently rebuilt engine and trans 
which I purchased and is now in the Mk 3 and seems to run very well.I have 
had some time off before I head off to Guam for a few weeks so I have nearly 
got the car complete except this ignition issue and one or two other minor 
annoyances.

Any ideas on this one would be greatly appreciated.  TIA   Brandon.

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