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AllDodge 10-29-2021 11:25 AM


Originally Posted by PA.WOODCHUCK (Post 4810726)
Get a test light which any big box auto parts store should have which would make it easier to check your issue?

Agree if your loosing all power, but not if its corrosion (resistance) issue. Test light will glow from around 6V to 18V or so. If key is turned and voltage drops to 9V then the light still glows but that isn't enough to pull in the solenoid.

Rde787 10-29-2021 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by AllDodge (Post 4810727)
Agree if your loosing all power, but not if its corrosion (resistance) issue. Test light will glow from around 6V to 18V or so. If key is turned and voltage drops to 9V then the light still glows but that isn't enough to pull in the solenoid.


getting power, I’ve pulled the light out already. Next is checking corrosion and volt meter checks. I have 6 months and I will find it lol.

nailit 11-04-2021 03:02 PM

I had the same issue. It ended up being circuit D in the illustration that was located on the back of the motor! Motor was out and mechanic was about to replace starter motor when he found the relay!

Rde787 11-04-2021 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by nailit (Post 4811380)
I had the same issue. It ended up being circuit D in the illustration that was located on the back of the motor! Motor was out and mechanic was about to replace starter motor when he found the relay!

definitely check that out as well!


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