Ignition/starter diagnosis

[EvinSFla]

When starting with the key I get a dead response out of my starter. However, if I turn the key to the battery on position, and leave it there for about 1 minute before cranking, I can engage the starter. All connections have been checked and cleaned. Any suggestions what the problem might be?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Ignition/starter diagnosis

With the ignition key in the OFF position, run a small jumper wire from the "B" (battery) terminal of the switch to the "S" (solenoid) terminal of the switch.<br /><br />If the starter engages immediately and every time you use that jumper.... replace the ignition switch.

 

[EvinSFla]

Re: Ignition/starter diagnosis

What would I use as jumper wire? Would any type of electical wire do? Thanks

 

[Xcusme]

Re: Ignition/starter diagnosis

I would think that 16ga or 18ga wire would do nicely. The wire gauge should be big enough to carry the soleniod current, which isn't a large amount. A length of lamp cord or speaker wire should do the trick, as this is for testing only.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Ignition/starter diagnosis

or just zip over to the ol radio shack and you can buy six nice jumper leads with insulated clips for about 3 dollars.

 

[EvinSFla]

Re: Ignition/starter diagnosis

Thanks for all of the information