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Old 10-10-2017, 09:54 AM
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My recently acquired 89XJS has a sudden issue. When the ignition key is turned the started will only engage if the brake pedal is firmly pushed to the floor. Looking for advise on the situation. I am concerned I either have a problem or will soon. Thanks in advance. Andy
 
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Not really much of a connection there. Maybe a safety setting for your country? Mine would start without pressing a pedal. There again, it would also start in D.
 
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Only remote connection l can imagine is the proximity of the brake master cylinder to the starter relay and relay to solonoid wire.
Is everything in that arear buttoned down tightly?
 
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Originally Posted by Andy89XJS
My recently acquired 89XJS has a sudden issue. When the ignition key is turned the started will only engage if the brake pedal is firmly pushed to the floor. Looking for advise on the situation. I am concerned I either have a problem or will soon. Thanks in advance. Andy

Is this a new development, out of the clear blue?

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Only remote connection l can imagine is the proximity of the brake master cylinder to the starter relay and relay to solonoid wire.
Is everything in that arear buttoned down tightly?
Being an ABS model, I wonder if that still applies?
 
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