1975 Manual trans no start problem
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1975 Manual trans no start problem
Car has never not started on first click. A couple months back I parked the car, went into the store came back out and pushed clutch to the floor and turned the key and nothing, not even a clicking noise. I got some help and pushed started it and it came to life. I drove to my next stop and when I came back it started fine. It continued to start fine all summer long. A couple days ago it failed to start as before. So I figured it was the neutral start switch on the clutch pedal. However finding one online has become an issue as they all seem to be back ordered.
So, being impatient I took a look at over riding the switch to confirm it was the problem. To do that I jumpered the switch at the cable extension that plugs into the switch assuming it would complete the circuit and the car would start. Still a no start, I had the trans in neutral and moved the clutch pedal in and out as well and still nothing. I have a switched ordered or i should say back ordered, but I want to at least confirm it is the issue.
My question is, would jumpering the switch as I did override it? What else to look at if it should be over ridden and should start? BTW, it's probably not the battery as I had it on a charger for several hours and it shows charged, cables are tight and it is rather new. Also, it will push start all day long and the alternator is good and has run fine all summer with the exception explained above.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Pat
So, being impatient I took a look at over riding the switch to confirm it was the problem. To do that I jumpered the switch at the cable extension that plugs into the switch assuming it would complete the circuit and the car would start. Still a no start, I had the trans in neutral and moved the clutch pedal in and out as well and still nothing. I have a switched ordered or i should say back ordered, but I want to at least confirm it is the issue.
My question is, would jumpering the switch as I did override it? What else to look at if it should be over ridden and should start? BTW, it's probably not the battery as I had it on a charger for several hours and it shows charged, cables are tight and it is rather new. Also, it will push start all day long and the alternator is good and has run fine all summer with the exception explained above.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Pat
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If you jumpered the two wire plug after disconnecting it from the switch that will bypass the switch. It should then start no matter what the position of the clutch pedal is. With age the contacts in those switches wear causing you to have to press further and further down on the pedal until there is no contact made no matter how far in you press but if you jumpered the wire harness end of the connector and it still doesn't turn over then you have another problem.
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I will say that with the e-brake on and trans in neutral when turning the key to start, even though I get no cranking or clicking I do get the red brake light to dim when turning ignition all the way forward to start the car.
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You might want to check how the PO did the bypass.
Are the two wires soldered properly or twisted together causing corrosion, resistance and your intermediate start problem?
Are the two wires soldered properly or twisted together causing corrosion, resistance and your intermediate start problem?
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Thanks,
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The starter interlock bypass was only used on the early '75's
It's not shown on this 1975 internet schematic.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jNmMGJjYWRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
The 1974 schematic does show the interlock wiring.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...TRkNTFkY2E0NmM
It's not shown on this 1975 internet schematic.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jNmMGJjYWRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
The 1974 schematic does show the interlock wiring.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...TRkNTFkY2E0NmM
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The starter interlock bypass was only used on the early '75's
It's not shown on this 1975 internet schematic.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jNmMGJjYWRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
The 1974 schematic does show the interlock wiring.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jFjOTRlYTRkNTFkY2E0NmM
It's not shown on this 1975 internet schematic.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jNmMGJjYWRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
The 1974 schematic does show the interlock wiring.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=YzN2cm1haWwuY 29tfHR1bWJsZXdlZWQtdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9ufGd4O jFjOTRlYTRkNTFkY2E0NmM
Pat
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Since the 1975 schematic disappeared here it is again
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...WRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
Turning the key to START sends 12 volts to the CLUTCH switch on the purple white so if you have power at the clutch switch I'll guess that the ignition switch is good.
There is no telling where the PO hid the 'splice', best guess is near the original location.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...WRiNTdjNjdkNTQ
Turning the key to START sends 12 volts to the CLUTCH switch on the purple white so if you have power at the clutch switch I'll guess that the ignition switch is good.
There is no telling where the PO hid the 'splice', best guess is near the original location.
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Starter is a real good place to start. What does your Ammeter do when you engage key to start? Is it a hitorque starter? I have one that if the battery is just a little low it won’t start. I was on clutch switch trail for a while. When mine does it ammeter pegs like engine is locked up.
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Starter is a real good place to start. What does your Ammeter do when you engage key to start? Is it a hitorque starter? I have one that if the battery is just a little low it won’t start. I was on clutch switch trail for a while. When mine does it ammeter pegs like engine is locked up.
Thank you all for the suggestions and help,
Pat
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I've given this advice incorrectly in the past, but I'm convinced it is correct 80% of the time:
Check your battery.
Even if it is showing 12V, if it is worn out, it may not be able to source enough current to work. Otherwise, it sounds like you are well on your way to finding the issue.
The one time it wasn't the battery, it was the starter.
Check your battery.
Even if it is showing 12V, if it is worn out, it may not be able to source enough current to work. Otherwise, it sounds like you are well on your way to finding the issue.
The one time it wasn't the battery, it was the starter.
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I just checked the voltage at the battery lead at the starter just to make sure i'm getting 12v and it was 12.5v. Then checked the lead to the solenoid and saw 9.70v, I double checked it and same 9.70v. The battery was replaced a year or so ago and I'm thinking it is fine as it shows 12v. I am wondering where a voltage drop between the clutch neutral switch at 12v and the starter solenoid at 9.7v would be showing up? If the fusible link were compromised / open what would the effect be?
I cracked my 74 chevy manual open and read up on the starter, etc.. It mentions at least 9v at the solenoid/starter terminal. I may just replace the starter at this point and clean up all the grease.
Pat
I cracked my 74 chevy manual open and read up on the starter, etc.. It mentions at least 9v at the solenoid/starter terminal. I may just replace the starter at this point and clean up all the grease.
Pat
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Let us know how it turns out Pat, have my interest.
Thank you.
David
Thank you.
David
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I know it is 4 months later, but I just got around to replacing the starter this weekend and that was the issue. It now fires right up every time. Thx to all the responses and help figuring everything out.
Regards,
Pat
Regards,
Pat