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Originally Posted by Dewey
I still dont have this working. I finally have some time to take a look at everything and see what I can do. I have checked the easy stuff like the clutch switch, battery, and starter. I know the starter works, because it will intermittently start up. I would like to try to jump the starter solenoid, but how do I do that? I also think the security system might be playing a large role in my problems. The ignition switch is working (to my knowledge, but I don't know how to test it.) I have a multimeter, but I haven't been using it too much. (The battery died the last time I was trying to figure out the problem, and I am going to get a new one today.)
I have looked through the owners manual, but there is no detailed information for anything regarding my problems.
I tried to jump the starter earlier this morning, but I couldn't figure it out. The ground and the power are constantly connected, and it looks like the lead coming from the ignition switch tells the solenoid to open and connect the circuit. Is this how it works? Does the ignition switch lead send a +12v to the solenoid to get it to start?
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The shop manual shows the full wiring diagram and connectors.
Your objective is to try and find where the power is and isn't getting with the multimeter. just because the ignition switch occasionally works doesn't mean it isn't corroded or dirty which might explain why it only works sometimes.
Jumping the starter is getting +12 to the small solenoid lead on the starter. You can also go the other way and see if when you turn the ignition to start if that lead has full power or if it has <12 volts, but > 0, then you know you have a dirty contact somewhere.
There are some big amperage wires around the starter, so if you don't know what you are doing have somebody help who does.