Could be the starter relay clicking and not operating the solenoid, or the
solenoid clicking and not powering the starter, or broken wires/connections
along the way. The latter is much louder then the former and in a different
enough location (relay is high up on RH inner wing, solenoid is down on the
starter) to tell if you have your head under the bonnet/hood while someone
else turns the key.
Circuit is ignition switch - white/red - starter relay - white/brown -
solenoid. From the solenoid to the motor is either an exposed copper link
or an insulated cable.
You should get 12v all through the circuit - dropping to 10v or less if the
starter is being powered but not turned - which is instantly detectable by a
dimming ignition warning light as you turn the key to start.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Adam J. Ginsburg, P.E. <ajginsburg@msn.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 1:19 PM
Subject: RE: Strange ---
> I got back into the car, and attempted to restart.
>
> Nothing---
>
> Just clicking, the car didnt even turn over.....
>
> It is a 1974, Chrome Bumper, convertible....
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