Hello Folks,
Well, I went about checking voltage on the various wires connecting to
the ignition relay and here is what I got:
N = 12.75V
W = 8.83 -11.20V
WN = nothing
The W wire has a WN quick-connected into it (Augggggghhh the DPO strikes
again). This WN was cut off at the fuse box and spliced into the W. I
followed my wiring diagram and found that this WN wire runs to an in line
fuse (comes out as a G wire) and then on to the "radiator cooling fan
thermostat". I am trying to figure out why the WN wire was cut at the
fuse box. Also, I noticed that the guy had cut the wires to the "radiator
cooling fan thermostat" and when he reconnected them (with crimp butt
connectors) he got the BG and G wires crossed. Plus (Yes, there's more!),
there is a mass of silicone around the "radiator cooling fan thermostat"
and the DPO scribbled in the owners manual "Do Not remove" and drew an
arrow to the "radiator cooling fan thermostat". However, I digress. I
assume that the changing voltage on the W wire is my problem and as soon
as I can get the voltage to be a constant 12V then my car will start AND
run.
Oh, quick connect, how I hate thee. Let me count the ways....
Edwin ('77 MGB) - Struck by the most dastardly villain of them all, a DPO
standing in the electrical supply isle at Wal-Mart with a dollar in his
wallet and a glint in his eye.
"I'm tryin' to think but nuthin' happens."
-- Curly Howard (the stooge)
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