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Originally Posted by rcrgrl
hi all, i'm new to this so thanks in advance for your patience! I am having starter problems in my '72 which I believe are the result of a dead starter relay. (I've read the tech articles and tested the ignition switch, starter, battery, ground strap, etc., etc.) For clarification, the relay is an aftermarket "upgrade" right? Based on that assumption, is it better to try and revert back to the no-relay wiring? This was my first thought, but in all honestly I have no idea what the original wiring is - maybe just replace the relay and be done with it? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
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First see if you have a signal 12v to the big yellow lead coming from the ignition harness when the key is engaged in the start position. THEN short across the starter with a screwdriver and if the starter engages and turns the engine, then you can replace the relay with another (also check the fuse) what the relay installed usually means is that the starter is weak and cannot deal with the voltage drop from the ignition key. If the starter does not engage replace the starter (this assumes that your battery and ALL ground connections are good and the battery itself if fully charged!