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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 27-May 08 From: canada Member No.: 9,107 Region Association: None ![]() |
Hello, my name is Jeff and I'm the proud owner of a 73 914, 2.0 liter. I've had the car for awhile now and it has been nothing but fun and an absolute joy to own and drive.
I've been driving the car consistantly since the snow has melted and it has given me no problems........until now. After driving the car all weekend I go to start the car yesterday, and nothing, it will not turn over. It is NOT the battery, it's new, I boosted it just to make sure. I have power everywhere....gauges, radio, lights etc. Assuming it's an electrical issue I removed the fuse box to get a better look. While trying to start it I receive a "clicking" noise from the relay (black round one), far left, drivers side. I swapped out that relay for another one, it did not help. I'm stumped. Occasionally I've had to "turn the key hard" to get it to turn over. I'm thinking that this once occasional problem has become a permanent problem, but I could be wrong. I was thinking of possibly removing the steering colomn cover to gain access to the ignition switch. It could be the problem. Is this difficult to do? Hopefully my issue is just a 914 idiosyncrassy and was hoping to get some advice or suggestions from you guys. Any input greatly appreciated. Jeff |
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Jefff,
Try this, Pull the yellow wire off of the starter and hook one lead from the meter to meter to it and the other lead to ground. Try to start , did you see 12 volts at the yellow wire you just removed? YES- solenoid or starter is bad, I vote solenoid. You indicated that jumping would start the car. If it is NO - then you are losing the 12 volts to operate the solenoid somewhere between the lug connection where the yellow wire hooks to the solenoid and the ignition switch. Closely check every connection- some may be covered with heat shrink. You will have to look under this to see if in fact the wire is actually still firmly connected to the lug or connector. The relay panel may be the culprit also. Take it one step at a time and find where you are losing the 12 volts, then you can repair it. 1- spade terminal on yellow wire at starter, 2- relay panel 12 pin connector at rear of relay panel 3- 16 pin connector on front of relay panel 4- keep working your way up to the ignition switch. Good luck troubleshooting, Tom |
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