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"Or, is there a way to test either of these parts?"

Replacing parts could be an expensive way to diagnose things. Your friend now has a perfectly good ignition switch or starter assy as a backup. Good thing he didn't buy a new battery as well.

To answer your question regarding checking these two parts:

Ignition Switch: Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between the source (battery) terminal and the various switch positions (On, Off, Start, Acc).

Starter: Bench test off the car using jumper cables. If no activity, could be just the solenoid and not the motor. The solenoid can be purchased separately.

Sherwood
Old 08-01-2004, 06:54 PM
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