12V dies when starter removed?

[Gregory OConnor]

Greg, Like Donn said, be sure to insulate the bare starter cable from
any contact while starter is out.

I wonder if the AT switch operates a solenoid??? and that solenoid
lost coil power and needs to be offed/oned (turn off then back on).
The AT switch is on the dash. AT = antitheft. Check the bare wire
first, one atribute of AT off is no starter power.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa