Bob,
I'd start by checking all the ground and and power connections in the circuit.
It is very likely that you have either a very corroded
connection (s) somewhere in the circuit or else one or more of the connectors
in the circuit is about to come completely apart.
Regards,
joe
Robert Van and Ann Cross wrote:
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> Liisters,
> As you may remember, I asked for your help after my battery seemed to
> spontaneously go dead. I appreciate all of the help. I got a new battery
> but there was no improvement. The new battery read 12V, in fact it read 12V
> at the selenoid, the terminals at the control box, etc. Still, with the key
> in the ignition "on" position, there was no generator light, head
> lights,horn, etc. I jump started the car without any problem and it ran
> fine (ammeter charged satisfactorily, generator light went out, wipers
> worked, headlights worked, etc.). When I turned the car off, then turn the
> key to the "on" position, the generator light came on (as it should). I
> pressed the start button and heard a "click" from the vicinity of the
> selenoid. Then, the generator light went out, headlights wouldn't work,
> etc.. When I jump started the car, the starter motor barely turned over.
> Does this sound like a bad selenoid to you? The wiring system seems fine,
> generator works fine, no fuses were blown. Your input is greatly
> appreciated.
> P.S. I checked the battery ground and it is very tight.
> Thanks again, Bob Van
> The TR3 that can but won't
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