Robftw Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I will attempt to check this as much as possible while continuing to trace wires on my own. The car has a fresh battery, when i turn the key to "on" i get power, but if i try to turn on my headlights relays click and all power to the car is lost until i turn the key to "off" and try again. It does this when i try to start it, turn on any accessories, and any lights. I have replaced the transistor pack already with a working unit, and i have replaced every relay with known working units... Going to check the starter +pos wire now (again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 fresh battery means new/never been used? I would check voltage at battery first, then possibly load test it. Grounds are tight-especially at the starter? Doesn't even click at the starter selanoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robftw Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 fresh battery means new/never been used? I would check voltage at battery first, then possibly load test it. Grounds are tight-especially at the starter? Doesn't even click at the starter selanoid? I get 12v out of the battery, its brand new and passed the load test (i actually tried both batteries i have, theyre both good) i think it might be the cable going to the starter, if i give the fusible links 12v directly all my accessories work and headlights, starter solenoid clicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchdust Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 If you jump the solenoid directly with the key on does it turn over? What about with the key off? From what you're describing, it almost sounds like the solenoid is shorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRider Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I had this same exact problem and it turned out to be a dead battery. I took the battery to Autozone to have it charged and they said it was bad (it was a NAPA battery). Took it home anyway and put it in the car, cranked right up. I kept thinking it was a problem with my push to start system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robftw Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well the starter was tested, battery was tested (again) and they both worked, had the battery quick charged just incase. I'm dealing with a previous owner wiring mess right now too, what i noticed was the power wire going from the starter solenoid (that splits into the red/whites) is not giving 12 volts. I've replaced all of the battery cables and im still getting this problem, i'm going to re-wire the solenoid +12v right now and come back with what i find, its looking like the race track today is not going to happen. I'm gonna rewire the red white wires on the fusible links too into a maxifuse box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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