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LT42 EFI starter won't engage . . recurring wiring issue?

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rider89

Model 13B9A1CS010 ser#1D108H40176 115hours Won't turn over. When starter button is pressed, LCD shows voltage for ≈2 seconds, then a barely audible relay click in the keyswitch and hum (fuel pump?) and showing hour meter, then nothing changes until timeout. No (louder) click from starter solenoid. If I don't push the brake pedal, LCD shows "br". if I engage the PTO, the LCD show "pto". If I'm not on the seat, the LCD shows voltage and nothing else happens, so the panel is recognizing those switches. Last year, I pulled the dashboard off and cleaned a molex type connector that was near the keyswitch panel, and got it to start. This season, I pulled & cleaned 2 connectors on the right side of the engine, and got it to start. Today, cleaned those again and 2 more on the left side of the engine, and nothing. The mower mechanically works fine, so I hate to scrap it over bad wiring components. Is there any info available on how to make the wiring harness more "old-school" ?


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