1965 ford thunderbird won't start

Asked by Sancheztbird Nov 26, 2017 at 06:52 PM about the 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just bought a 1965 ford thunderbird, and it won't start
with the key. It cranks and tries to turn on with the key but
nothing, the only way it starts is when I bypass the starter
solenoid. What can it be?

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James answered 6 years ago

Check the neutral safety switch on the steering column.. Switch could be disconnected or stuck or just bad.

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hamm1155 answered 6 years ago

Push up om the shift lever to engage the nuetral switch. Push up hard . If it starts, adjust or replace switch. if not help, could be the ignition, kinda rare for the ignition to go but you never know

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hamm1155 answered 6 years ago

If it cranks from the ignition or no. I would check the starter solenoid connections and solenoid itself.

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