When does the power wire go to the starter?

The other goes to the starter and is only hot when the solenoid is engaged, which is when the key is turned to the START position. The small wire is the power wire that energizes the solenoid when the ignition switch is turned to the START position by the key.

Why does my starter solenoid not have power?

Yes, when the ignition switch is in the START position, the small wire on the solenoid should have power. That’s why I think your problem is in the ignition switch. If the ignition switch isn’t making contact in the START position, the solenoid wouldn’t get any power.

What to do if there is no power to ignition switch?

If it does it’s probably your relay. You are aware that there is two fuse blocks for the ignition. If there is no power to either fuse block i would buy another ignition switch (you can always take it back).. and if still nothing i would replace the harness.. hope i could help. oh one other thing check the ignition module.

Why is there no power on purple wire in start position?

If there is no ground getting to the starter relay then the computer is not energizing it. Typically when this occurs it is due to the computer not receiving a signal from the ignition switch or from the transmission position sensor.

What to do if your starter relay does not have power?

If you do have power, pull the fuse and probe the terminals that the fuse plugs into to see which one has power. The one that does not have power is the wire going to your ignition switch. Set your multimeter to Ohms to check continuity.

How can I tell if my starter relay is working?

Check the starter relay wiring one more time and then test by attempting to start the vehicle. If the vehicle won’t start, check for a strong click from the relay when it is initiated. Check for 12 volts at the relay input to the coil with the meter’s negative on the frame of the vehicle.

What kind of wire do you use for a starter relay?

Use 16 gauge wire and quality insulated crimped terminals if performing this wiring for the first time. Sometimes the starter relay negative is routed through a neutral safety switch and then to ground, particularly on vehicles with automatic transmissions.

Is there no power on the small terminal on the starter relay?

I checked with my test lite and confirmed that there is no power on the small terminal on the starter relay. It is the small terminal with the “L” shaped rubber boot that is a push in type connector.

How is the solenoid connected to the starter relay?

In other words the wire with the angled boot is the power wire that triggers the solenoid and connects the power from the battery to the starter. When you release the key it cuts the power to the solenoid, releasing it, thus cutting power to the starter. Last edited by gregpro50; 04-04-2008 at 05:14 PM . Midland ONT. CANADA

Why does my Hagerty relay not show continuity?

If the relay does click and 30 and 87 do show continuity, there is still the possibility that the internal contacts are corroded and a voltage drop across them is preventing full current from flowing. Take that thought and park it for a moment. If the relay itself tested as good, then the relay wiring must be tested next.

Why are the wires on my relay not clicking?

But if it’s not clicking, the problem could be in the relay itself or in the wiring. You need to figure out which. To test the relay itself, take two wires, each about a foot long with a female spade terminal at one end and stripped at the other end.