Ignition Switch Problem - '69 L36
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Ignition Switch Problem - '69 L36
I'm troubleshooting a no-start condition on my '69 L36. The starter bench tests as good.
I'm only getting 11.7 Volts to the starter solenoid. I dropped the steering column and tested the ignition switch. With all wires in place (purple,pink,brown,red) on the ignition switch I am only getting 11.7 Volts out to the starter. If I disconnect the pink wire and leave all others connected I get 12.25 volts out of the switch to the starter.
Is this an ignition switch problem or an issue with whatever is connected to the pink wire? I looked at the wiring diagram and it shows that it goes to the fuse box (how do I tell which fuse?) and to a temp sw (what/where is that??).
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Ron
I'm only getting 11.7 Volts to the starter solenoid. I dropped the steering column and tested the ignition switch. With all wires in place (purple,pink,brown,red) on the ignition switch I am only getting 11.7 Volts out to the starter. If I disconnect the pink wire and leave all others connected I get 12.25 volts out of the switch to the starter.
Is this an ignition switch problem or an issue with whatever is connected to the pink wire? I looked at the wiring diagram and it shows that it goes to the fuse box (how do I tell which fuse?) and to a temp sw (what/where is that??).
Thanks!
Ron
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Re: Ignition Switch Problem - '69 L36 (Ron_98vert)
I dont really understand exactly what you are saying. The purple wire is the feed for the starter solinoid. Even if it is getting only 11V, it should fire the solinoid. If it is cranking, but not running, that would probably be caused by no fire to the ignition or no fire on the bypass wire from the starter.
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Re: Ignition Switch Problem - '69 L36 (wombvette)
Thanks for the quick response! :cheers:
The starter solenoid fires when I connect 12V to it on the bench, but when I connect it to the purple wire (that's only supplying 11.7V) the solenoid doesn't fire. I assumed that just meant that the solenoid needed 12V to fire.
Based on your post it sounds like the solenoid is bad??
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Ron
The starter solenoid fires when I connect 12V to it on the bench, but when I connect it to the purple wire (that's only supplying 11.7V) the solenoid doesn't fire. I assumed that just meant that the solenoid needed 12V to fire.
Based on your post it sounds like the solenoid is bad??
Thanks!
Ron
