1991 Marathon problem

Bonehead · 07-31-2012, 10:58 PM

Didn't bolt it, I'll try again.

Jody

Bonehead · 07-31-2012, 11:07 PM

Ok, still nothing.

Jody

camaroluvz28 · 08-01-2012, 06:37 AM

ok now in front of that solenoid is a silver oblong box with a rod that moves up and down with the pedal...on top of that box should be a microswitch that clicks when pedal is pressed...is it clicking?

Bonehead · 08-01-2012, 06:37 PM

Not really getting a click, just the sound of the mechanism moving below it. Should it be immediately when I start pressing because the light clicking I hear is when it's fully depressed and I start letting off?

Jody

camaroluvz28 · 08-02-2012, 06:49 AM

It should click as soon as you press the pedal down...that micro sends the voltage to the solenoid to activate it...

Bonehead · 08-02-2012, 03:04 PM

I think I need a new switch then. I can see the C shaped mechanism moving properly on the bottom as I depress the pedal, but definitely no click as I start to engage!

They're cheap so I'll get one ordered and keep you posted. Thanks a million partner!

Jody

'89 Marathon · 08-02-2012, 04:10 PM

Your key isn't in upside down is it??

Sometimes the ingition will turn just enough to fool you into thinking it's on...Ask me how I know. lol

Bonehead · 08-02-2012, 05:28 PM

No, I checked that. :)

Jody

Bonehead · 08-02-2012, 06:01 PM

For some strange reason I've had a feeling it's somewhere in that key mechanism though. Would the micro switch still click if there is a problem in the ignition area?

Jody

'89 Marathon · 08-02-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonehead

For some strange reason I've had a feeling it's somewhere in that key mechanism though. Would the micro switch still click if there is a problem in the ignition area?

Jody

It could be in the reverse/forward switch too. Mine was just dirty and full of crap, pulled it off and cleaned it up and it works fine now. There's two switches in there, and no, you won't hear a click if those switches are bad/dirty because I'm sure the power goes through those switches first.

07-31-2012, 10:58 PM	#11
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Didn't bolt it, I'll try again. Jody
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07-31-2012, 11:07 PM	#12
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Ok, still nothing. Jody
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08-01-2012, 06:37 AM	#13
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: 1991 Marathon problem ok now in front of that solenoid is a silver oblong box with a rod that moves up and down with the pedal...on top of that box should be a microswitch that clicks when pedal is pressed...is it clicking?

08-01-2012, 06:37 PM	#14
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	Not really getting a click, just the sound of the mechanism moving below it. Should it be immediately when I start pressing because the light clicking I hear is when it's fully depressed and I start letting off? Jody
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47

08-02-2012, 06:49 AM	#15
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: 1991 Marathon problem It should click as soon as you press the pedal down...that micro sends the voltage to the solenoid to activate it...

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08-02-2012, 03:04 PM	#16
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	I think I need a new switch then. I can see the C shaped mechanism moving properly on the bottom as I depress the pedal, but definitely no click as I start to engage! They're cheap so I'll get one ordered and keep you posted. Thanks a million partner! Jody
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47

08-02-2012, 04:10 PM	#17
'89 Marathon Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 18	Re: 1991 Marathon problem Your key isn't in upside down is it?? Sometimes the ingition will turn just enough to fool you into thinking it's on...Ask me how I know. lol
'89 Marathon Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 18

08-02-2012, 05:28 PM	#18
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	No, I checked that. :) Jody
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08-02-2012, 06:01 PM	#19
Bonehead Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	For some strange reason I've had a feeling it's somewhere in that key mechanism though. Would the micro switch still click if there is a problem in the ignition area? Jody
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