[Chrysler300] Gremlins THIS Weekend!!!!

["Michael Reed" <mrreed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The starting problem posted earlier today has been solved! I have 
three options on how to explain the solution, but only two are 
really practical!
1 -- relate some made-up, elaborate story about what happened and 
how I fixed it, and just go with my 300 life like normal...
2 -- (the impractical choice) just simply report the problem as 
cured without an explanation of the cause or cure (I knew this would 
bring a flurry of questions as to the nature of the problem and it's 
ultimate cure, so I ruled this option out)
3 -- tell the truth, and resultingly never show my face at ANY 
gathering of the 300 Club for the next 10 years...
Guess I might as well fess up -- 'cause another problem has risen. 
The transmission was in gear! Why did I not think of that? It 
happened a few weeks ago. DUH! Stupid me! At least this episode 
should (hopefully) prevent it from recurring -- at least for awhile.
  
Now, I have no ignition! The gremlins are determined to keep the car 
from getting its new exhaust system Monday!
    
Background: when trying to start the car yesterday (in gear, of 
course), one time when I turned the ignition switch it felt 
like "something happened" during the movement. Like a small "hitch" 
in the movement. I can't believe this is a factor, however, as there 
are 4.5 volts to the coil with the ignition switch on. And, the 
wipers, etc. all work with the ignition switch in the "ON" position. 
   
As I have precious little time between now and 7 AM Monday, I sure 
could use some help, suggestions, etc.
-- is the 4.5 volt current at the coil <about> correct?
-- is there a quick and dirty way to check if the coil is 
discharging current (other than pulling the coil wire out and 
holding on to it ;-)
-- any suggestions, tips, hints, etc.?
A frustrating weekend so far -- I'm getting close to the point of 
desperation... or despair...
Mike





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