When I turn the key I get a faint bump from the solenoid, but nothing more. If I touch a wire connected from battery + to the solenoid, it starts right up. Hurrah! I bought it as a no run and the engine sounds strong. Thinking it might be an ignition switch problem assuming the wiring from the switch to the solenoid is ok?
I could check the resistance in ohms from the switch to the solenoid but that would be meaningless unless it was obviously open. I want to try a South Main Auto test by connecting a test light to the disconnected solenoid wire and ground and turning the key to start. The brightness of the bulb would indicate how good the circuit actually is. Just not sure what size or type of bulb to use. Have this tail light bulb and socket that draws about 2 amps. That enough?
I could check the resistance in ohms from the switch to the solenoid but that would be meaningless unless it was obviously open. I want to try a South Main Auto test by connecting a test light to the disconnected solenoid wire and ground and turning the key to start. The brightness of the bulb would indicate how good the circuit actually is. Just not sure what size or type of bulb to use. Have this tail light bulb and socket that draws about 2 amps. That enough?