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[Frankdogsuarez]

Just got an 1997 xp as part of a trade. It cranks only when you touch a wire on both probes of the solenoid itself. When I press the start/stop button nothing happens... Can someone please help??

[AKeuro]

If it does not crank when pushing the button but does crank when you 'short' the solenoid, then most likely you need to replace the solenoid. I know when mine failed I would also hear a click when I pushed the Start button but nothing else until I replace the solenoid. They are not that much to purchase, so it would probably be the cheapest place to start.

Good luck.

[Frankdogsuarez]

I think the solenoid problem makes sense. But I'm not getting any clicking when I press the start button. Could it be that I need a new start/stop switch?

[AKeuro]

You possibly could need a new start swtich, but I would still try the solenoid first, probably a lot cheaper than a new start/stop switch.

[Frankdogsuarez]

Thanks AKeuro!!!