What should the voltage be in the starter circuit?
If it was previously 11 volts, it should remain above 10.5. If the reading is above the 10.5 margin, there are no faults in the starter circuit and the trouble is in the motor, the solenoid or the engine. If there is a steep voltage drop (to lower than 10.5 volts) something is causing a high resistance in the starter circuit.
Where is the live terminal on a pre engaged starter?
A pre-engaged starter has the solenoid mounted on the motor casing. The live terminal on the battery is connected by a heavy lead to a terminal on the solenoid switch which is operated when the ignition switch is turned. The other terminal on the solenoid is connected to a terminal on the starter motor .
How can I tell if my starter switch is working?
Working the starter switch should cause a drop from 12 volts to below 0.5 volts. If the voltmeter reading stays above 0.5 volts, look for a bad connection at the battery earth strap (at either end) or the engine-to-body earth strap. Clean and tighten the connections, and carry out the test again.
How is the battery connected to the starter motor?
The live terminal on the battery is connected by a heavy lead to a terminal on the solenoid switch which is operated when the ignition switch is turned. The other terminal on the solenoid is connected to a terminal on the starter motor .
Where does the 12 volt starter wire come from?
A wire from the R terminal of the starter to give you 12 volts when you are cranking it. If you have the new style starter with just the S you can run from that up, it will do the same function,12 volts in crank position. Gary Click to expand…
What kind of wire do you need for ignition switch?
I still think you need to have two wires to the positive side of the coil. So If it,s Gm,s H.E.I you need to group the two circuits. The bulk head wire you change from a resistor wire to a 14 gauge red. A wire from the R terminal of the starter to give you 12 volts when you are cranking it.
Where does the pink wire go in an ignition switch?
Ignition wire. Pink. The pink wire travels from the pink wire on the column, through the ballast resistor and out to the coil, or ignition system. This wire is hot in the run position and in the crank position.
If it was previously 11 volts, it should remain above 10.5. If the reading is above the 10.5 margin, there are no faults in the starter circuit and the trouble is in the motor, the solenoid or the engine. If there is a steep voltage drop (to lower than 10.5 volts) something is causing a high resistance in the starter circuit.
The live terminal on the battery is connected by a heavy lead to a terminal on the solenoid switch which is operated when the ignition switch is turned. The other terminal on the solenoid is connected to a terminal on the starter motor .
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Working the starter switch should cause a drop from 12 volts to below 0.5 volts. If the voltmeter reading stays above 0.5 volts, look for a bad connection at the battery earth strap (at either end) or the engine-to-body earth strap. Clean and tighten the connections, and carry out the test again.