jvandyke
True Classic
Suddenly I get clicks only when starting. After searching a bit I think it's solenoid contacts. Last summer I did the BWM to both ignition and fuse box connector, cleaned and actually moved the lower ground strap (broke the bolt!). I did stop by a parts place just now and added a ground strap from cam cover to firewall. I did pull the starter when I got the car (about a year ago) and cleaned it up, solenoid too, the contacts certainly looked "used" but they aren't reversible as I recall since they weren't symmetrical. Could be just a flakey wire on the solenoid. Could be ignition switch otherwise I suppose. I'm thinking of doing a relay to the solenoid if no poor connections can be found and if the battery proves strong. Also read about running another power line from alternator, probably not as good a plan as a relay. Would you usually run a dedicated line from the battery straight to the relay? If so, what's a good path to follow? I imagine I could run it along the tunnel, passenger side, along with all the other wires, into the spare tire area, then through the firewall to relay.
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