1972 starting problem
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7th Gear
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1972 starting problem
Have 1972 Corvette, stock 350. Starter was clicking before engaging so I replaced the solenoid. Now it won't turn the starter at all. Battery has 12.5 volts. 11.9 volts to battery cable lug on solenoid. With the wire disconnected from the S terminal it reads 11.65 volts. With the wire connected to the S terminal it reads 6.5 volts. Starter works great when using remote starter switch. What do you think the problem is? Thanks for your help.
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I have to ASSUME that when you are checking the voltage on the wire to the S terminal (purple wire)....you are turning the ignition key???? Correct???
Are you 100% positive that the wire that is on the S terminal has not moved to where it is touching anything METAL.
If you are using a remote switch...then I would have to feel it is in the purple wire on how ti is secured to the stud on the solenoid.
It is possible that the neutral safety switch or clutch safety switch may be causing it due to having a glitch in it.....but that is a stretch.
DUB
Are you 100% positive that the wire that is on the S terminal has not moved to where it is touching anything METAL.
If you are using a remote switch...then I would have to feel it is in the purple wire on how ti is secured to the stud on the solenoid.
It is possible that the neutral safety switch or clutch safety switch may be causing it due to having a glitch in it.....but that is a stretch.
DUB
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Yes the key is in the start position when checking voltage. I have stripped off the wire wrap around the wires that run to the starter, everything looks good. And all did work just fine before I replaced the solenoid.
