75 Astre ignition switch
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:25 pm
this is a conversion car that I picked up last fall, didn't have an engine or trans in it so I added a 327 and th400 to it. Anyway I just added the battery and got the cables hooked up so I could test my wiring to the started and also wanted to make sure the stock ignition would work. I have a Summit mini starter and I think it is wired properly. Anyway I turn the key on and promptly saw a "Gen" and "Coolant" light lit up. Soooo, the real test was to see if the starter was going to work, so I did the normal twist and NOTHING (starter did not turn). Now I need to tell you that I did not have an outside engine wiring harness so I found a 76 Vega (w/AC) harness on Ebay and am using it. Now if my memory serves me right my wife bought a 76 Astre (1st brand new car she owned) and I believe you either had to have it in neutral or the clutch in to start it ???? Anyway, any help would be appreciated.