minidoido
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| posted on 22/8/07 at 10:40 PM |
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Starter Switch
Hi I've been trying to sort out the wiring from my donor car (1970 Escort GT) and I have a problem with the start switch wiring.
I think that the wiring should be something like this:
[img]/upload/start_switch_2.JPG[/img]
My problem is that the ignition/starter switch connector is grounded. So if I tried to start the car there would be short circuit. Does this mean that
the start switch is damaged, or I’m missing something?
 
Rescued attachment start_switch_2.JPG
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will121
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 07:18 AM |
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i cant rember exactly how mine was wired as its a different style Lucas item, but you will need a possitive and a negative connection across the
switch terminals as it energises the relay to switch the main starter wiring, ive got a spare starter relay if you need it?
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 09:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by minidoido
My problem is that the ignition/starter switch connector is grounded.
What excatly do you mena by that?
Are you saying the ignition/starter switch has a connection to earth e.g. chassis or -ve battery terminal?
Or are you saying it is shorted to the ignition coil terminal?
If the latter, then measure the resistance between those two terminals - there sill be a coil that when energised closes a contact to complete the
circuit between those two big terminals on the right. The coil will have a relatively low resistacne that may gool you into thinking there is a
short.
To rest, remove the switch from the car and put 12 V across - you should hear a click of the switch is working.
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minidoido
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 01:40 PM |
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Hi!
I will try to switch it outside the car...
Thanks!
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minidoido
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| posted on 25/8/07 at 08:50 PM |
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Problem Solved!
The multimeter was giving a bad reading. Change the battery and everything was ok!
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