Yet another car won't start thread. FIXED!, No click, no starter spin, nothing Options

[Jakeodoule]

76 2.0 stock FI
Lucky for me its in my garage. Last time I drove it, it was all smiles!
When I turn the key the FI charges and all lights seem normal.
I get no click from the starter and no spin.

Starter is less than 3000 miles old and was working fine. If I jump the terminals on the starter it spins.
I have a solid AGM battery, 13 volts to starter on big power line.
All fuses are good and wiring harness is totally stock and unmolested.
I get no power to the brown wire on the starter soleniod when the key is turned.
Is there a relay for this?
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BTW I did do a search but most info is related to cranking but not starting.
Any ideas?

[mrgjones]

Wait, the starter solenoid IS the relay for the starter. Is there another relay to the solenoid? It's got to be fused. Check across all fuses for continuity with a multimeter. If you're not getting 12v to the brown wire with the key in the crank position there's your problem. That wire is supposed to engage the solenoid (fancy relay) to allow full battery power to the starter motor. Are you testing the wire with the key in Crank or just on? Try tapping on the terminal of the brown wire with a wrench until you get a spark. Then try to start the engine. If it cranks you know your starter solenoid is going bad. Learned that one on my first Porsche, a 924. If none of that works, curse my name to whatever Gods you pray to and go have a beer. If you wanted reliability you would've bought a Honda