Message text written by INTERNET:Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com
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The answer to this may end up being "just buy a new starter and solenoid"
but I wanted to ping the wisdom of the list before I spend $190+ and run
the risk of finding that I didn't need to. My 76 TR6 sat for some months
(I know, I should be ashamed of letting it sit) and when I finally went to
start it this week, the starter wouldn't turn at all. Not even a click.
All warning lights glow properly and windshield wipers and headlights
work. The starter has always worked well previously and has given no
signs of trouble before this.
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My guess is that the solenoid is bad. But I hate guessing. Any other
possibilities based on what I described? <
Greg, the 76 has a starter relay that also could cause this problem.
Question: does the Brake Warning light come on when you crank? If so then
I would suspect that the starter relay is OK but the contacts for the
starter solenoid may still defective. If you have a volt meter or a test
light you should check for voltage at the solenoid coil terminal when the
key is in the start position before you change out the starter.
Good luck
Dave
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