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    Oystercopy replied to the thread Distributor issues?.
    Thanks for all of that Challenger RTA.. Yes, everything was new/checked except for the distributor. I was hoping to find out exactly how...
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    Hey guys. I've had a runnability problem with this car for about 4 years. Threw a whole lot of parts and money at it over the years...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    I have and referenced the factory manual (I bought the one I have in the 1980s when I bought my first Challenger) prior to doing...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    Found a loose wire on the ignition switch harness. Looks like it was probably on the "run" line of the circuit, next to the large red...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    OK, jumped out both ballast resistors; no change. To answer one of the questions here, the engine cranks, but never starts, regardless...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    I will absolutely recheck my steps and make sure I jump out the ballast resistors. I'm wondering, are those even needed with electronic...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    OK well the new switch DID NOT fix the run problem... oh my gosh, now what? In fact, the two switches looked pretty close to identical...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    OK, so I ordered one today from Summit Racing. They have the Standard Motor Products brand of switch, which has a 3 year warranty on the...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    Yep, that's what I was thinking too Jack...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread ignition switch.
    Thanks Leo but I jumped out both the ballast resistors. No change.
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    Has anyone discovered an ignition switch that is well made, aftermarket? This will be the 3rd one I've put in this car, and it appears...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread No headlights....
    OK, so I found a loose wire under the dash, one going into the main connector in the harness, lights fixed. I should have opted to...
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    Oystercopy replied to the thread No headlights....
    OK, well I just did a little more research, and it appears that part number is a Horn Relay and not a Headlight Relay.. bummer... any...
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    I know there's been posts here before, and I looked through those to get any ideas I could. All my other lights come on except the...
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    UPDATE! So, my guy who put the Comp Cam kit in the car about 5 years ago has it back in his shop. In addition to the timing being way...
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