Electrical Problem
Can't get the starter to turn the flywheel....
When I put the key in and turn it to start, all I get is a click. I can hear the 2 relays in the relay panel on the drivers side, I can hear the starter solenoid engaging but it's not turning over the flywheel to start the motor.
Here's what I've done and know so far. Figured it might be the starter solenoid so I took the starter out and replaced with a new Hall I have. Same problem. Took the starter back out and took them both down to the local electric motor shop I deal with. They tested them both on the bench and everything tested fine. Put the Hall starter back on.
Dropped the steering column down and checked the bridge for the 4 main wires coming from the ignition, used a new bridge, reconnected them to the main leads from the wiring harness. Took off the battery ground wire under the front lid, clean the area and re-fasten the ground wire. Still no go.
Check the voltage at the power wire at the steering column, was getting 8 volts, hmmm. The checked the battery cable at the starter, 8 volts, another hmmm. Checked the voltage on the battery, 8 volts. Ahhhh, could be the problem. Charged the batter over night, it's a 2 week old Optima Red Top dry cell.
Voltage reading this morning is 12 volts. Tried to turn it over, relays click and so does solenoid. But motor still doesn't turn. Checked the voltage again, battery went down to 10 volts. Took the battery back to Costco and exchanged it for a new one. Hooked it back up and tried to start it. Still the same clicks.
Did another voltage meter check. Getting almost 14 at the batter, hot wire at the steering column and the battery cable at the starter. Tried a remote starter by hooking up the clips to the 2 large post on the solenoid. Motor in the starter spins. Hooked up the clips on the battery terminal on the solenoid and the other clip on the male tab. Solenoid clicks but doesn't turn the flywheel.
Seems to act like either a ground problem or not enough power in the battery....
I'm totally stumped. Any idea's would be appreciated.
Could it be the ignition switch ?
Thanks.
Coz
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