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Engine only runs with the key in the "start" position

Tiny
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Anything above (and close to) 12 Volts DC. Many meters have 20 Volts DC as the selection above 12 volts.

Volts while cranking means the "I" terminal is working on the solenoid. This is good!

We seem to not have voltage originating from the "Key/ Ignition switch.

Check your fuses/ follow the wire from the positive side of the coil towards the firewall, look for breaks or shorts.

How am I doing as the teacher?

Keep me posted.

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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 AT 4:07 PM
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Thank you so much for the help! I will conduct this test tomorrow after work. And look for any breaks. I will send pictures too.
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 AT 10:44 PM
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Pretty sure I found out what the issue is!
The red/white stripe wire coming from the ignition switch splices not even five inches from the ignition switch. I had cut the wire on that splice, that goes through the firewall and into the electronic control module. So that is where my break is. Going to wire it up tomorrow and see if it fires up.
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Thursday, June 28th, 2018 AT 4:41 PM
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How are things going?

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Friday, June 29th, 2018 AT 1:45 PM
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It fires up and runs great! Taking them to Telluride, CO next week. Thank you very much for all the help. How do I give donations?
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Friday, June 29th, 2018 AT 5:28 PM
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Wonderful!

Never did send us a picture of your rig.

Many times it is obvious little stuff that messes you up. When I get in binds like that I will go through the motions, this does this, makes this do this, etc, and follow along with the flow of things with my finger.

Keep us in mind for the future, if you need me, request CJ MEDEVAC!

Happy Jeepin'!

I messaged the boss on the donation procedure, he will probably show up here soon.

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