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Ignition relay - do you know where it is?

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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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Car starts but will not stay running - positive coil terminal does not have power unless solenoid is engaged.
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Relay is on top the starter. The 'R' terminal should go to the coil which is the 12V start power (yellow wire). Then a resistance wire (it's black on my 71') that comes from the bulkhead connector on the firewall to the same coil lug which is the run (lower voltage) power. You'll have to start probing with a voltmeter to find out why you are not getting power on that lead. Check the bulkhead connector first then under the dash.

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There should be power at the R terminal on the starter with the key in the on position?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost
There should be power at the R terminal on the starter with the key in the on position?
Yes but it is not coming from the starter R terminal,its feeding down from the pos term of the coil,as Duke was saying you need to check the other wire at the coil because thats where the 12 volts should be coming from in the ON position.
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