non start issue--solved the problem, replaced the ignition switch, now loud buzz |
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non start issue--solved the problem, replaced the ignition switch, now loud buzz |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 10:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
With the help of Scot Paton, I replaced the ignition switch on my '74. After everything was put back together, I tried it, but still nothing from the starter. But for the first time ever, the high pitched obnoxious buzz from under the seat when you simply put the key in the ignition. When I bought the car, it had aftermarket seats in, along with five point harnesses, and the PO (or someone before him) had joined those two big yellow wires to disable the seat belt issue. Today I cut off the tape to make sure the connection was tight, and as you can see, it is. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the loud noise comes from that small relay towards the bottom of the photo. I removed it, no noise, but still no start. Anyone have an idea as to why this noise would start up after replacing the ignition switch, and better yet, how to get it to start? TIA. Image is turned 90 degrees to the top.
A bit embarrassed to admit it, but I installed a Bosch Hot Start Kit a few years back, and I thought that something might be malfunctioning on it. There is an inline fuse on it, the fuse was blown. Switched out the fuse, and it started right up. Don't know why it happened, but will keep tabs on it. At least she is running again. Attached image(s) |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 5 2019, 11:47 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The small relay is the "your door is ajar" buzzer. That's its function, to buzz annoyingly. I removed mine years ago.
That yellow splice looks ugly. Can you verify that you are getting +12V at the starter end of the wire when you turn the key to "start"? --DD |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 12:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
The small relay is the "your door is ajar" buzzer. That's its function, to buzz annoyingly. I removed mine years ago. That yellow splice looks ugly. Can you verify that you are getting +12V at the starter end of the wire when you turn the key to "start"? --DD I will check at the starter. Any idea why that buzzer would suddenly start up? |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 12:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
The small relay is the "your door is ajar" buzzer. That's its function, to buzz annoyingly. I removed mine years ago. That yellow splice looks ugly. Can you verify that you are getting +12V at the starter end of the wire when you turn the key to "start"? --DD I will check at the starter. Any idea why that buzzer would suddenly start up? I jumped from the starter (battery wire) to the yellow wire and the starter engages. Does that show that I'm getting 12V? |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 01:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
The small relay is the "your door is ajar" buzzer. That's its function, to buzz annoyingly. I removed mine years ago. That yellow splice looks ugly. Can you verify that you are getting +12V at the starter end of the wire when you turn the key to "start"? --DD I will check at the starter. Any idea why that buzzer would suddenly start up? OK, I found a voltmeter. Do I hold the positive lead to the power wire and the black in on the body of the starter? Sorry, such a noob. |
porschetub |
Jun 5 2019, 02:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,699 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
The contacts in the buzzer relay may have stuck up so it runs all the time,ditch the relays anyway,mine were gone when I got the car but the 2 large yellow wires had not been bridged.
As DD mentioned make the joint between the large yellow wires is clean and tidy then put some heatshrink over it,it must be a good joint and well insulated. You can also meter the wire for 12volts from there back to the solenoid on the starter just to be sure. I'am unsure what the yellow duraseal connector on those smaller wires is for ,hopefully it cause no issues. |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 5 2019, 03:53 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
With a voltmeter, poke one lead (often the red) into the connector of the yellow wire. Poke the other one into a ground like any bare non-rusted metal of the chassis. When the key is in the "start" position, you should see about 12V. When the key is in any other position, you should see 0V, or whatever reading you get when there is no electrical connection between the red and black probes.
--DD |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 04:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
With a voltmeter, poke one lead (often the red) into the connector of the yellow wire. Poke the other one into a ground like any bare non-rusted metal of the chassis. When the key is in the "start" position, you should see about 12V. When the key is in any other position, you should see 0V, or whatever reading you get when there is no electrical connection between the red and black probes. --DD Thanks so much. I will try that tomorrow. |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 5 2019, 06:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That yellow wire under the seat is the same as on the starter. You can measure the voltage there if you want. Easier than under the car. Under the car is better but the yellow wire is a good starting point. I have heard there a lot of bad new ignition switches out there. Don't rule it out because you just installed it
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cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 06:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
That yellow wire under the seat is the same as on the starter. You can measure the voltage there if you want. Easier than under the car. Under the car is better but the yellow wire is a good starting point. I have heard there a lot of bad new ignition switches out there. Don't rule it out because you just installed it Thanks! |
Superhawk996 |
Jun 5 2019, 06:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,824 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
With a voltmeter, poke one lead (often the red) into the connector of the yellow wire. Poke the other one into a ground like any bare non-rusted metal of the chassis. --DD Just a finer point on the word "poke". Good practice is to not jamb the DMM probes into connectors (including simple spade connectors like on 914's). This can bend open the connector and create looseness. "touch" the probe to the connector (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 914's spade connectors are easily fixed -- those on modern vehicles (Molex, Weatherpack, etc.) are a royal PITA to fix once the terminals have been spread by aggressive DMM probing. Don't ask me how I know this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
cooper951 |
Jun 5 2019, 06:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
With a voltmeter, poke one lead (often the red) into the connector of the yellow wire. Poke the other one into a ground like any bare non-rusted metal of the chassis. --DD Just a finer point on the word "poke". Good practice is to not jamb the DMM probes into connectors (including simple spade connectors like on 914's). This can bend open the connector and create looseness. "touch" the probe to the connector (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 914's spade connectors are easily fixed -- those on modern vehicles (Molex, Weatherpack, etc.) are a royal PITA to fix once the terminals have been spread by aggressive DMM probing. Don't ask me how I know this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Thanks for the tip! |
cooper951 |
Jun 6 2019, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
With a voltmeter, poke one lead (often the red) into the connector of the yellow wire. Poke the other one into a ground like any bare non-rusted metal of the chassis. When the key is in the "start" position, you should see about 12V. When the key is in any other position, you should see 0V, or whatever reading you get when there is no electrical connection between the red and black probes. --DD Thanks so much. I will try that tomorrow. I tried this test, and with the key in the "on" position, got 0V. With the key in the 'start" position, I came up with just under 12V. As a point of reference, I connected it to the battery and got just over 12V. So what does this tell me? |
Superhawk996 |
Jun 6 2019, 02:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,824 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Yellow wire voltage is behaving properly. That yellow wire is the starter solenoid control. You should also check for the same 12v down at the starter. Voltage should be the same as what you see up in the passenger compartment.
I’m a bit lot on what problem you’re trying to solve. The no start? The constant buzzing? Maybe both? On the no start part, see my post on importance of verifying ground connections in order for the starter to function http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=338538 |
cooper951 |
Jun 6 2019, 03:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
Yellow wire voltage is behaving properly. That yellow wire is the starter solenoid control. You should also check for the same 12v down at the starter. Voltage should be the same as what you see up in the passenger compartment. I’m a bit lot on what problem you’re trying to solve. The no start? The constant buzzing? Maybe both? On the no start part, see my post on importance of verifying ground connections in order for the starter to function http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=338538 With some help, the buzzing issue is gone. Turning the key still won't engage the starter. |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 6 2019, 03:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Short the +12 on the starter to the yellow wire (in neutral with wheels blocked). Does the starter engage?
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porschetub |
Jun 7 2019, 03:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,699 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Yes by all means try jumping the starter,if it cranks you can rule out a starter fault.
I mentioned in one reply to test the yellow wire from inside the car back to the starter for 12v power so you know that's good. You can remove the positive + lead from the battery and clean up all the connections @ the starter so you have good contact and full voltage. Also make sure you have a good earth from the gearbox to the body. I made up a remote starter switch some years ago it is useful for testing and setting timing marks. |
rhodyguy |
Jun 7 2019, 03:58 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Look for a stray small brown wire. It should attach directly to the chassis.
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cooper951 |
Jun 7 2019, 04:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 30-September 15 From: Central Missouri Member No.: 19,219 Region Association: None |
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rhodyguy |
Jun 7 2019, 04:18 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Somewhere in the nest of wires pictured. It's a short wire. I'd clean the area up, wipe down wires, before I went any further. If nothing else it will make the task more pleasant.
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