Starting issues 86TA
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From: Oshkosh, Wi
Car: 86 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Starting issues 86TA
Hi everyone
I'm sure this is stupid and I should gotten it right away, but I am gona ask anyways because I'm having trouble. I have an 86 trans am tpi 5.0, and I cannot get it to start without a jump. But it starts every time with a jump, just sounds like barely though, its sort of a fast clicking start and then it runs like a champ. No other issues. Is there some wiring issues I should look for other than the obvious. I would love to just say replace the starter, but if it starts every time with a jump the starter must still be working right? Could this be an ignition problem? Below is the current condition of the starting/charing system:
It has a brand new battery (fully charged) I already took one back because I thought it was bad and an older alternator (but still charges at 14.54V tested with my volt/ohm meter). Any ideas you have are greatly appreciated, I would love to get this thing back on the road after this winter!
I'm sure this is stupid and I should gotten it right away, but I am gona ask anyways because I'm having trouble. I have an 86 trans am tpi 5.0, and I cannot get it to start without a jump. But it starts every time with a jump, just sounds like barely though, its sort of a fast clicking start and then it runs like a champ. No other issues. Is there some wiring issues I should look for other than the obvious. I would love to just say replace the starter, but if it starts every time with a jump the starter must still be working right? Could this be an ignition problem? Below is the current condition of the starting/charing system:
It has a brand new battery (fully charged) I already took one back because I thought it was bad and an older alternator (but still charges at 14.54V tested with my volt/ohm meter). Any ideas you have are greatly appreciated, I would love to get this thing back on the road after this winter!
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Dropped Voltage, But It Didn’t Break
OK because you said voltage is 14.5 the problem seems to be that voltage not getting to the starter.
Do a voltage drop test.
Connect one lead of the meter to the + post of the battery and the other lead to the starter S terminal.
Attempt to crank, then note the reading on the meter.
Then repeat the test after you move the test lead from the S terminal to the B terminal.
If you see more than a half volt indication on the meter (which means voltage drop) clean or replace those defective connections.
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Make Noise, Turn Left, Repeat
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Do a voltage drop test.
Connect one lead of the meter to the + post of the battery and the other lead to the starter S terminal.
Attempt to crank, then note the reading on the meter.
Then repeat the test after you move the test lead from the S terminal to the B terminal.
If you see more than a half volt indication on the meter (which means voltage drop) clean or replace those defective connections.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing!
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Make Noise, Turn Left, Repeat
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Last edited by NINÅ; Oct 21, 2010 at 03:31 PM.
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