12V dies when starter removed?

[Greg Young]

Hi everybody -

Our starter died over the weekend and we pulled it out this morning. In so doing, I turned off the 12V system via the under-dash switch, then disconnected the batteries so there was no chance of shock in removing the starter. Reconnected the batteries, turned the dash switch back on, and... nothing. The inverter is still seeing the batteries and charging them, but none of the 12V systems have any juice. Is there something else I was supposed to do? Will 12V come magically back when the starter is replaced? Any other ideas?

Thanks!
Greg Young
1986 PT40 "Bluefire"
Escondido, CA
(760) 807-1727