problem with the starter on 05 300ex

[joetaylor1010]

When i hit the ignition button it doesnt work. Everything is turned on and in the right spot. The lights and nuetral and reverse lights dont work. The only way you can start it is by connecting the starter solinoid with a screw driver. Which means the battery has power i think one of the wires got disconected.

[tw62t]

Check and make sure the fuse isnt blown going into the starter solenoid and make sure your reverse and neutral wires are connected on the bottom right side if the engine. Im betting your fuse is blown though. I have to wiggle my fuse link now and then to get mine going. My lights dont work when I have to do that. There should be a spare 15 amp fuse in the holder also. If not, get yourself the blue 15amp fuse to replace it. Good luck

[joetaylor1010]

thanks i will go check that now and see if it works.