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Old 03-28-2015, 08:12 PM   #1
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LT1 Starter Circuit Issue

Preface, nothing is close to factory wiring anymore.

That being said, when I click ignition to start, I get the solenoid pulsing like a dead battery situation. BLS said motor was slowly turning over so starter is working, sort of.

Ok, figured its finally kicked the bucket. But, I started to tinker.

If I take the purple lead off the starter solenoid, and jump that straight to hot 12v, starter sounds great. Flings the motor over no problem. So, IMO, there is an issue on the chassis side of ignition hot to starter solenoid.

Obviously it shows power with a test light, but how else can I test this? Seems to be not enough power, which is odd.

Throughly confused?

Edit: Looks like ignition switch may be the culprit, will be wiring in a separate circuit tmmr to bypass the stock start and see if it runs.
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:08 AM   #2
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A voltmeter is all teh rage these days. What is the battery voltage when cranking on the big lead?
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:25 AM   #3
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DVM would be tough with only me to hold it, crank and watch numbers.

Gonna remove factory purple wire, and run a new lead to relay block. They are 70amp continuous relays fused for 60amp, so think I am safe. Then key on, bump it over, if it catches, I know I need to replace the god awful ignition switch.

If not, no harm no foul.
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I got a nice push button starter just for you!
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:39 AM   #5
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i just hook up a dvm and lean it on the windshield so i can see it from inside, then i can crank and watch
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Old 03-29-2015, 09:12 AM   #6
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Wired up a bypass circuit, she fires right up.

Now I am chasing an issue with the dash power. (which if I think I am right, gets power from that stupid ignition switch)
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