New-to-Me 74 1.8l_Where to start on electrical issues Options

[rcautox]

Hi all,

I've been scouring 914 world for help on getting a new-to-me '74 1.8l running. I've reviewed Auto Atlanta's informative video on the 914 fuse & wiring and I think I follow the gist but may have missed things. I've also studied the simplified diagrams on Pelican Parts which have been helpful to understand the 914 layout.

What I've done:
1. new battery
2. new ground strap straight to the transmission bolt in the rear of the engine bay
3. cleaned battery connections
4. cleaned the fuse panel

When I turn the key the only thing I can see working is the marker lights and the clock. So no fuel pump, no start, etc.

Can you all point me to a few areas to tackle first to determine the culprit(s)?

[rcautox]

In the starting position I do not have power in the yellow/red stripe wire, I do have power in the yellow wire. Looking at the wiring diagrams I think the yellow/red wire comes from the ignition switch. So either the current connection of the two yellow wires is bad or the ignition switch is bad?

You are correct-it is a 75. Checked the vin and engine # to confirm it’s a 75 with a 1.8l. Good catch for future fixes.

[Dave_Darling]

In the starting position I do not have power in the yellow/red stripe wire, I do have power in the yellow wire.

How would you have power in the yellow wire when it isn't in the yellow/red wire? It sounds like something is connected wrong, or we are talking about different wires than I think we are.

--DD