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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Hey guys. Still working on this thing. I have a ground issue so im rewiring what i've done. Anybody have a good diagram of the positions on the ignition switch? i need to know which posts are which, start, run, ect. the switch has six posts, one of which has a number 20 on it.





 
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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So i've got this quick release plug thats throwing me for a loop.

where i have the lead in is 12v at start and 3.4 v at run.

whats happening is im starting the truck and it continually turns the starter over even without the key in the ignition.

what am i doing wrong aside from everything??


 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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That would mean some how you sent 12v posted strait to the s terminal on the starter solenoid.
 
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