So I bought a new fuel cutoff solenoid and the engine now starts so that was the issue. However, the original wire running to the solenoid does not have power now. I can't find the fuse so I am guessing the wire may have gone bad when it shorted out. I thought I would run a new wire with an inline fuse. I am not sure what size fuse it should be? How do you properly size the fuse for the solenoid of the cutoff fuel?
I also found some serious wiring issues with the key switch wires. One was rubbed almost in half. Another was laying in a disconnected state. I also determined that the locking nut holding the key switch in place was stripped and letting the key rotate, causing wires to get twisted. So, I bought what I thought was a true replacement (LS411) ignition cylinder, removed the key cylinder with a paper clip, inserted into the new cylinder and fit perfectly.
So, I thought I had it fixed but it is not. I hooked up the newly run solenoid wire to the solenoid terminal on the new key switch (like the old switch) and it starts but as soon as I let off of the key it dies. I thought the solenoid terminal supplied power after it was started but I must be wrong? Or the new ignition switch terminal is different than the old one.
What do I need to do to continue to supply power to the solenoid wire after I start and let off of the key? As well, it has to stop supplying power when the key switch is turned off.
I also know the old key ignition switch was not original to the truck so it was a rig job to begin with. It originally had a push button start like a tractor but that had been disabled. The ignition switch is from a 1981 chevy truck. So, it is a battle for me to figure out the wiring.
Sorry it isn't directly related to AC but I do appreciate the help.
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