 Starter issue on my ’73 1.7 |
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| atmadsen914 |
 Sep 27 2008, 01:13 PM
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Am I sure I like old cars?  Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Carlinville IL Member No.: 8,087 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Looks like I have a starter issue on my ’73 1.7. When I turn the key to the "on" position the starter engages and will not disengage.
I just had the motor out and am worried I have swapped wires some were or have burnt the solenoid when I was trying to get it started. Should I get a new starter? The ignition switch work great before. I am 95% positive I have everything hooked up right. Is there a relay? Any ideas? |
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| southernmost914 |
Sep 27 2008, 01:26 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States 
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It's that 5%. Your starter and solenoid should be fine because when you turn the key off the starter disengages. There could be a hot start relay but recheck your solenoid wiring.
Good luck, Steve |
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| atmadsen914 |
Sep 27 2008, 01:30 PM
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Am I sure I like old cars? Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Carlinville IL Member No.: 8,087 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It is always the 5%. The wiring is pretty simple here. Power and alternator on one post. Yellow ignition wire on the tab above.
Where is the relay on a 73? |
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| southernmost914 |
Sep 27 2008, 01:45 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States
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The yellow wire goes to terminal #6 on the relay board. If there is a hot start kit(after market) you would see it. Check the plug on the relay board for proper alignment .
Steve |
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| atmadsen914 |
Sep 27 2008, 04:40 PM
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Am I sure I like old cars? Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Carlinville IL Member No.: 8,087 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
No hot start kit to deal with. Wires are hooked up at the starter correctly. The relay board is correct.
Starter is now new. My guess is ignition switch. Not sure how as it was working beautifully before I pulled the motor. But it still activates the starter at the “run” or “on” key position instead of the start position. Nothing else it could be right? |
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| southernmost914 |
Sep 27 2008, 05:04 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States
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The yellow wire runs directly from the #1 terminal on the relay board to #50 on the ignition switch , so ignition switch sound right.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Steve |
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| Mark Henry |
Sep 27 2008, 05:05 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Switch could be sticking in the start position, try backing off your key a bit.
I had a new key cut and it would do this. |
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| southernmost914 |
Sep 27 2008, 05:10 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States
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The contacts are possible welded or just stuck. Use the little hammer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| atmadsen914 |
Sep 27 2008, 06:56 PM
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Am I sure I like old cars? Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Carlinville IL Member No.: 8,087 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok. I will disassemble the ignition switch. I used a remote starting switch and that worked perfectly. I will let you guys know.
Thanks for your help. |
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| orange914 |
Sep 27 2008, 07:43 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(atmadsen914 @ Sep 27 2008, 03:40 PM)  Nothing else it could be right? check your battery voltage AND crankinking capacity of the battery. it's possible the battery is on the weak side and explains why the old starter did what it did and the fresh new one did not. what can happen in these conditions is the solinoid on the starter "arcks" and welds it self together tempararily. i've seen it happen twice... interestingly enough once was a 944 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) mike |
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