More starting problems Options

[John G]

Well, the newbie has another problem.

My wife's 914 ('73, converted to chevy V6) is still having starting problems. I thought I corrected all, but alas, the car is still having problems.

Started fine and totally reliably yesterday, but today, nothing.

I have already replaced the starter (rebuilt high torque), I have replaced the battery with a very nice Optima, and I have replaced the ignition switch.

Present symptoms: While cold... First turn of the key, I have electrical power to hazards, etc. There's a click click click click click at the starter, but the engine is not turning over.

After that, all electrical goes dead. No clicks, no hazzards, etc.

Come back a bit later, and you'll get power for the first turn again, then nothing.

I tried a jump start on the theory that my new battery might be drained. No dice.

There is an electrical gremlin in this car, and I can't seem to figure this one out. Any ideas?

My wife is afraid to drive this car now for fear that it will leave her stranded with all the starting problems. Please help me resurrect my wife's faith in her new teener!

Thanks,

John