Listers,
Thanks to all that answered! Maynard and Paul hit it on the head. It was the
relay for the ignition. And, stupid me, I broke the light switch taking off the
da_n cowl. Ah sh_t what else is going to go wrong. I just want to sell this
car
so I can buy another MG. Am I crazy or what (-: I'm sure none of this has ever
happened to anyone else right?
Jim
78B for sale
70B
seeking MGCGT
Maynard Hirsch wrote:
> The 78's had a starter realy. It is the 35mm film can sized thing closest to
> the firewall on the right side. There are four leads. The black is ground.
> Take a voltmeter to the wire from the ignition switch and take a reading when
> the key is in the start position. There should be battery voltage. If not,
> you have a switch or wiring problem there.
>
> If there is battery voltage, try jumping the other two wires (be sure the car
> is in neutral). The starter should engage. If it does, you need a new relay.
> If not, take a voltage reading. One wire should have battery voltage, the
> other nothing. If there is no voltage, go back and check the wires from the
> battery to the relay. If there is, check the wires to the solenoid.
>
> You can try jumping the wires at the starter. The starter should. If not,
> take a hammer to it. Sometimes the brushes are worn, and the pounding will
> get it started. If there is voltage to the solenoid and nothing happens, you
> need a new solenoid. If it clicks, and there is nothing else, get a new
> starter.
>
> Maynard
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