mr_spock
Well-Known Member
Hi, I don't know why I can't get my head around this today, but anyway...
Car: 1966 Coronet, 318 with a 383/727 swap. Mini starter.
Symptoms: Power in car is fine. Headlamps, horn all work. Car started fine a few days ago (I've been testing my steering box for leaks, changed a hose and some O rings etc), and has reliably turned over for months. Now I turn the key, can't hear a click, "Oil" light dims, starter does nothing.
Diags so far: Battery is charged, terminals are tight, grounds are good. Tried in Park and Neutral. No burned or loose wires that I can see, nothing hot.
I'm on my own so it's hard to test for power at various points while turning the key.
What can I check now to narrow it down? I'm thinking that since I can't hear the relay click, it's likely that (or multiple things). Do they just go bad sitting there?
Thanks!
Car: 1966 Coronet, 318 with a 383/727 swap. Mini starter.
Symptoms: Power in car is fine. Headlamps, horn all work. Car started fine a few days ago (I've been testing my steering box for leaks, changed a hose and some O rings etc), and has reliably turned over for months. Now I turn the key, can't hear a click, "Oil" light dims, starter does nothing.
Diags so far: Battery is charged, terminals are tight, grounds are good. Tried in Park and Neutral. No burned or loose wires that I can see, nothing hot.
I'm on my own so it's hard to test for power at various points while turning the key.
What can I check now to narrow it down? I'm thinking that since I can't hear the relay click, it's likely that (or multiple things). Do they just go bad sitting there?
Thanks!