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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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1965 ford start switch

Need help with switch! Got a new universal wiring harness and somethings arent working out I think i got every thing wired to switch and on to solenoid but when i turn to start im not getting the solenoid engaged
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Contact the help desk from the kit you purchased.

The wiring is pretty simple. Did you follow the written instructions for a ford?

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Have contacted them when I told them what vehicle I had there reply was We wish you would have contacted us before you bought it. I have a wiring diagrahm for the year and model looks right but im not getting the ignition switch to work the solenoid
 
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Originally Posted by wordenhutch
Have contacted them, when I told them what vehicle I had, they're reply was 'We wish you would have contacted us before you bought it.'

I have a wiring diagram for the year and model looks right but I'm not getting the ignition switch to work the solenoid
Same ignition switch: 1961/66 F100/1100 / 1960/64 Galaxie / 1960/65 Falcon / 1962/65 Fairlane / 1965/66 Mustang / 1966 Bronco.

Same 12V starter relay (solenoid): 1956/71 ALL FoMoCo vehicles.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Wiring is definately not my strong suit is there a written directions or a better diagrahm of wire coming in to switch out to solenoid. Thanks
 
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