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Re: help for a newbie?

To: pschuhma@richmond.edu
Subject: Re: help for a newbie?
From: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:43:16 +0000
pschuhma@richmond.edu wrote:
> 
> ... so I hopped in, but it wouldn't start.
> It wouldn't even wind, like there  was no battery. Jumping it didn't work
> either.

If it won't crank on either its own battery or a known good jumper, then the 
12v is 
not getting from the battery to the starter.  Have no specific info on Midgets 
but the ignition switch should operate a starter relay that should operate the 
solenoid that should connect 12v to the starter.  Are you getting any clicking 
when 
you turn the key to the start position?  If not, check the white/red (probably) 
from 
the ignition switch to the relay.  Quiet clicking?  Check the brown/white 
(probably) 
from the relay to the solenoid.  Loud clicking?  Check solenoid contacts or 
starter 
brushes/windings.

PaulH.



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