Blake,
I believe it was only the '74 cars that wouldn't start w/o the seat
belts on. Later cars just had the light and buzzer. You can easily
defeat the system by pushing the seat forward and disconnecting the gray
plugs that connect the seat sensor to the wiring harness. Sounds like
the problem may also be your ignition switch. Have you tried jumping the
wires at the back of the switch or shorting the starter solenoid to see
if it will turn over?
Any one know the whereabouts of Dan Masters? Hope he's well. He would
be able to describe in detail the tests to determine where your problem
lies.
Dan, are you out there? In good health I trust.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Blake Discher wrote:
>
> Hi all...
>
> I've always wanted one, and so I did it. Just picked up a 'clean as a
> hound's tooth' 1976 TR-6 and am new to this list and British vehicles. I
> have been reading the list for about two weeks since I knew I was getting
> the car and am very impressed with the knowledge shared here. Here's my
> question:
>
> The guy I purchased the car from said that if it ever did not start on
> turning the ignition key, to "wiggle" the shift lever (in the neutral
> position, of course, from side to side) while holding the key in the start
> position. After several drives, it happened, I did what he suggested, and
> bingo, the car started right up. Curiously, it started when the lever
> encountered the resistance that is felt when pushing the to the far right,
> as you approach the 'reverse' position. I asked him if there was a
> starter-interlock on the shift lever mechanism that would prevent the
> starter from engaging and he did not know.
>
> Now, the car won't start at all (the engine won't turn over, just silence
> when in the START position), even if I wiggle the shift lever. This
> problem is intermittent, and does not occur only when car is cold or warmed
> up. It can occur at any time, which is the bummer. I've been reading some
> info on the starter, starting solenoid and wonder if these are the likely
> culprits. Battery is good, accessories come on if turned on when key is in
> ON position.
>
> She's a beauty and I would love to get a few more drives in before the snow
> flies here in southeast Michigan! Any ideas? I am planning on taking it
> to reputable shop here for a rear-shock conversion AFTER that snow does fly!
>
> Thanks.
> Blake Discher
> 76 TR-6 CF56470U
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