Stephen Ward
Active Member
Hi again, Peter. What do I do with the 2 wires opposite the 2 braided cables as there are no opposites to connect to. Do they connect directly to the dash meters where the braided wires connect? Many thanks in advance.
Hi Colin. I had the relay tested and it was found to be okay. Although I personally believe it is the relay. Until I can get another one I cannot be certain. I have checked the ignition barrel wiring and there are no signs of burn or wear on the wiring.Hi, If it's trying to start when you connect the battery, check the starter relay for its contact points haven't welded themselves together. You can confirm by taking the battery connection off the relay. Or maybe even the contacts in the ignition switch have done the same.
Colin
I have replaced all the burnt wiring and cleaned up the Ammeter Shunt. I reconnected the shunt and tried to connect the battery with the same results as before with the car turning over with no if. I am now in the process of direct wiring...eg, bypassing the shunt. However I have come across a problem. All the brown/white wires connect to ones on the opposite side of the shunt all bar one. The bottom right hand side brown white wire does not have an opposite to connect to. Anyone got any ideas, please?Stephen,
Have anys melted wires near the started and the relay? does the car try to start with wires off the relay?
Have a look at the diagram and work your way back and you should spot the problem. The starter has a permenant feed and the ignition switch operates a realy which gives power to thr solenoid.
Something else has just popped in to my mind. There is a feed via the ignition/starter circuit which puts 12v to the coil for starting. This could also be a problem if that wire is getting 12v from the wrong end if you see where I am coming from. Check the conditions at the coil or pull the wires off and see what happens when you connect the battery.