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| ericoneal |
 Dec 5 2018, 08:34 PM
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In addition to my ignition trouble in my other thread, my starter stopped working as well. I took it out tonight and noticed that the solenoid was loose AND the rubber boot thing with (formerly?) braided wires that connects from a lead to the starter body was broke. No connection anymore between the solenoid and the starter.
 Took it off:  I figure this is some sort of ground for the Solenoid? I put the starter motor back on and ran a wire from that lead to the tranmission ground strap, then went to connect the ground wire back on to the battery and it was really sparky. That didnt seem right, so I then went to attach the new wire to the starter body, and KAPOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) So whats the purpose of the rubber braided thing from the solenoid to the starter? Should I make a connection somewhere else? |
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Dec 6 2018, 08:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None 
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Some cars just don't like being woken up and put into use, but there are a finite number of things that they need to be usable. Think of it this way, if it helps Eric, you are doing all the things to sort her out for a nice long stretch of driving fun. Keep pressing on.
If you come across a system / component you aren't familiar with it may be a good idea to ask. Everyone is a new wrench, or new to wrenching on these cars, at some point and the people here have been extremely encouraging and patient with me when I ask basic questions. Let's try to make sure we don't create any more issues for you to sort out if you are guessing as to how a component works. As the guys have said a local rebuilder can turn that around quickly, or a replacement can be had quickly. Make sure the battery is disconnected before replacing a starter, and now is a good time to make sure the battery is on a trickle charger so it is fresh/strong when it is ready to be used again. Assuming that your not-running issues still exists it is probably a good idea to have replacement plug wires and cap and rotor on hand as well, you can always return them if not needed. Carlos made a good suggestion about a multimeter, make sure to have a decent one available. How about if we get the starter sorted out and then we try to tackle the running issue? |
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ericoneal Educate me on grounds Dec 5 2018, 08:34 PM
Spoke That is 12V power to the starter motor. The ground... Dec 5 2018, 09:04 PM rph20355 That braided wire is not the ground. That braided ... Dec 5 2018, 09:17 PM SirAndy ... Educate me on grounds ...
That ain't groun... Dec 5 2018, 09:40 PM Mark Henry If you have a electric motor/auto electric shop in... Dec 5 2018, 09:46 PM mepstein We take all our starters and alternators to a loca... Dec 5 2018, 09:58 PM Larmo63 You had a 50-50 shot and you chose wrong.
I'd... Dec 5 2018, 10:11 PM cgnj Well, your not inspiring confidence that you locat... Dec 6 2018, 01:31 AM
ericoneal Thanks. To clarify, the starter went out when loc... Dec 6 2018, 09:20 AM mepstein Make sure the replacement is a proper fit or you c... Dec 6 2018, 09:26 AM |
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