- Oct 11, 2016
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Hey guys, new to the group and the proud new owner of a 1986 302 GT, been on my car bucket list since I can remember, lots of plans! So here's the scoop; I traded the my 4runner for the car knowing it needed some work. Drove it for a few days before I went to go out and she wouldn't crank, nothing.
Pulled out the multi-meter, battery is good, grounds are good, starter itself is good. The car has a fairly new solenoid by the looks of it, checked it again by jumping battery lead terminal of the solenoid to the ignition switch wire screw on the top and she turned over right away so solenoid and starter are fine. Fuses in fuse box are good. Inertia switch reset. Changed ignition switch, it produces 12 volts at the power wire on the ignition switch end (steering column) but no voltage from the ignition switch wire at the end with the rubber boot that goes onto the solenoid.
So I am thinking it is either the clutch safety switch or a fried fusible link. Onto the questions!
1) Does anyone think these last 2 possibilities are most probable or am I missing something?
2) I tried to find the clutch switch and couldn't actually locate it, is it not on the clutch petal itself or is it possible someone by-passed it? I looked up what it looks like and do not see it anywhere.
3) Does anyone know which fusible link is for the ignition wire? The schematic for the solenoid wiring is a little different than what I am seeing. The schematic shows a 10 gauge yellow wire that runs from the solenoid to the ignition switch and says it has a fusible link. However, I do not see this wire, the only yellow wire from my solenoid comes out of a fusible link that is connected to a green wire that is connected to the solenoid which is also shown in the schematic and is apparently not for the ignition wire. So it appears as thou the wire I am looking for is not there or is coming out of something different than the schematic.
My next question in regards to the fusible link is this; the fusible links I will likely change are original and say "20 gauge fusible link", my local parts places carry 18 gauge as their smallest fusible link, could I use this or should I wait it out and order 20 gauge?
4) Lastly, I started my car by jumping the solenoid a couple times to get it into the driveway to work on her, but yesterday she would crank when jumping the solenoid but would no longer turn over. Is it safe to assume this is just coincidence and bad timing? I checked coil and its good, fuel pressure is a go, so maybe ignition module? Or is there some possible link between the no crank and now no start?
I know its a mouthful but hoping I have provided enough clues that some of you experienced guys will be able to chime in to confirm I am on the right track or let me know if I have missed anything!
Thanks in advance for any input or advice! Cheers!
Pulled out the multi-meter, battery is good, grounds are good, starter itself is good. The car has a fairly new solenoid by the looks of it, checked it again by jumping battery lead terminal of the solenoid to the ignition switch wire screw on the top and she turned over right away so solenoid and starter are fine. Fuses in fuse box are good. Inertia switch reset. Changed ignition switch, it produces 12 volts at the power wire on the ignition switch end (steering column) but no voltage from the ignition switch wire at the end with the rubber boot that goes onto the solenoid.
So I am thinking it is either the clutch safety switch or a fried fusible link. Onto the questions!
1) Does anyone think these last 2 possibilities are most probable or am I missing something?
2) I tried to find the clutch switch and couldn't actually locate it, is it not on the clutch petal itself or is it possible someone by-passed it? I looked up what it looks like and do not see it anywhere.
3) Does anyone know which fusible link is for the ignition wire? The schematic for the solenoid wiring is a little different than what I am seeing. The schematic shows a 10 gauge yellow wire that runs from the solenoid to the ignition switch and says it has a fusible link. However, I do not see this wire, the only yellow wire from my solenoid comes out of a fusible link that is connected to a green wire that is connected to the solenoid which is also shown in the schematic and is apparently not for the ignition wire. So it appears as thou the wire I am looking for is not there or is coming out of something different than the schematic.
My next question in regards to the fusible link is this; the fusible links I will likely change are original and say "20 gauge fusible link", my local parts places carry 18 gauge as their smallest fusible link, could I use this or should I wait it out and order 20 gauge?
4) Lastly, I started my car by jumping the solenoid a couple times to get it into the driveway to work on her, but yesterday she would crank when jumping the solenoid but would no longer turn over. Is it safe to assume this is just coincidence and bad timing? I checked coil and its good, fuel pressure is a go, so maybe ignition module? Or is there some possible link between the no crank and now no start?
I know its a mouthful but hoping I have provided enough clues that some of you experienced guys will be able to chime in to confirm I am on the right track or let me know if I have missed anything!
Thanks in advance for any input or advice! Cheers!