starting circuit

1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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85 caddy-starter good- turn key and starter not work. checked fuses ,starter ,...only .56 volts on solenode wire when key turned to start
Jun 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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Check fuse # 13 underdash fuse box. check for voltage key in start if still.56 then ignition swicth is suspect
Jun 9, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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i guess its a rear wheel drive?if you have no alarms or anything to interrupt the start signal.then check the voltage at the ingnition switch on the steering column.check start signal voltage.
Jun 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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