re: "...When I jumper the positive terminal of the battery to the
battery connection on the starter solenoid the car will start. ..."
Pretty much indicates a problem with the cable from the battery to the
solenoid.?? Not a 'usual suspect;' damage or a short maybe.
Bob
On 4/22/2018 3:16 PM, Fred Wescoe wrote:
> I have a sudden and confusing problem.
>
> The car is a 66 BJ8 and will not start. It will not crank, there isn't
> an ignition light and the fuel pump does not run. Nothing works
> electrically.? No blown fuses.
>
> I have an alternator and negative ground on the car.? The car has
> started properly for the couple of years I have owned it (previously
> 35 years with a BJ7).? The battery is fully charged and shows 12.65
> volts at the battery terminals. Voltage at the starter solenoid to
> ground is 12.57.
>
> When I jumper the positive terminal of the battery to the battery
> connection on the starter solenoid the car will start.? The voltage at
> the starter solenoid (with the car running and jumper removed) is
> 14.65 and the same at the battery terminals and the car continues to
> run properly.? So, the alternator is charging the battery, all
> electrical items work and all is fine at this point.
>
> When I turn the car off, the same issue repeats and there is a no
> start, no ignition light or fuel pump condition, nothing working
> electrically.
>
> What am I missing here and what do I check next?
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
>
>
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