solenoid or starter switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davidh · 02-24-2008, 07:53 AM

I got this 6cyl 250 I got running after a 14yr old dirt nap. let it run for 30min and turned off and it wouldnt start, turn over. I cross the solenoid and fires right up, turns off with key but still wont turn over. It was fine earlier today.

**VetteVet** · 02-24-2008, 08:08 AM

Jiggle the shift lever in park or neutral while turning the key switch to start. It is an automatic right.

davidh · 02-24-2008, 08:10 AM

no 3 speed column. sorry

davidh · 02-24-2008, 10:45 AM

ttt

72swb_327stroker_? · 02-24-2008, 02:48 PM

check the ignition switch with a voltage tester or test light, if not then check wiring to starter.

da-burb · 02-24-2008, 06:55 PM

Did the heavy red wire at the poss cable pop the inline fuse or become disconnected? How about the connection at the junction block on the fender? That is the hot wire that feeds into the cab. Trace that wire with a test light. If you have 12v up to the switch but not after then the switch has gone bad.

davidh · 02-25-2008, 12:55 AM

now today I hit the key and it turns over. I dont know if the starter or solenoid was hot or sticking. Class, anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

davidh · 02-25-2008, 12:58 AM

Im cheating here. Its a 68 but a 68 chevy biscayne.

davidh · 02-25-2008, 01:02 AM

to da burb
Did the heavy red wire at the poss cable pop the inline fuse or become disconnected? How about the connection at the junction block on the fender? That is the hot wire that feeds into the cab. Trace that wire with a test light. If you have 12v up to the switch but not after then the switch has gone bad.

I will check this but if the switch was bad then it would be bad and not be fine later, as in the case today when it woud turn over fine from the key. I know this car will have some eletric gremlins from sitting so long.

da-burb · 02-25-2008, 04:04 AM

Sounds more like the switch if you didn't mess with any wires or cables under the dash. Or it could just be corrosion at any of the different contact points.

odog · 02-25-2008, 06:56 AM

my 67 did this after siting forever. It would fire, run great then sometimes, nothing. Turns out the battery cable would hit the exhaust and ground out. killed the starter, but Got lucky and never burned it down or melt the wires, but that was the problem.

Andy4639 · 02-25-2008, 06:00 PM

I had to replace the key switch. The plastic on the back side had melted and when it got hot wouldn't let the wires make contact. I looked for day's trying to figure it out.

02-24-2008, 07:53 AM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	solenoid or starter switch? I got this 6cyl 250 I got running after a 14yr old dirt nap. let it run for 30min and turned off and it wouldnt start, turn over. I cross the solenoid and fires right up, turns off with key but still wont turn over. It was fine earlier today. Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-24-2008, 08:08 AM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: solenoid or starter switch? Jiggle the shift lever in park or neutral while turning the key switch to start. It is an automatic right. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

02-24-2008, 08:10 AM	#3
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: solenoid or starter switch? no 3 speed column. sorry __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-24-2008, 10:45 AM	#4
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: solenoid or starter switch? ttt __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-24-2008, 02:48 PM	#5
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02-24-2008, 06:55 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: solenoid or starter switch? Did the heavy red wire at the poss cable pop the inline fuse or become disconnected? How about the connection at the junction block on the fender? That is the hot wire that feeds into the cab. Trace that wire with a test light. If you have 12v up to the switch but not after then the switch has gone bad. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-25-2008, 12:55 AM	#7
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: solenoid or starter switch? now today I hit the key and it turns over. I dont know if the starter or solenoid was hot or sticking. Class, anyone? Bueller? Bueller? __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-25-2008, 12:58 AM	#8
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: solenoid or starter switch? Im cheating here. Its a 68 but a 68 chevy biscayne. Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-25-2008, 01:02 AM	#9
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: solenoid or starter switch? to da burb Did the heavy red wire at the poss cable pop the inline fuse or become disconnected? How about the connection at the junction block on the fender? That is the hot wire that feeds into the cab. Trace that wire with a test light. If you have 12v up to the switch but not after then the switch has gone bad. I will check this but if the switch was bad then it would be bad and not be fine later, as in the case today when it woud turn over fine from the key. I know this car will have some eletric gremlins from sitting so long. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

02-25-2008, 04:04 AM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: solenoid or starter switch? Sounds more like the switch if you didn't mess with any wires or cables under the dash. Or it could just be corrosion at any of the different contact points. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-25-2008, 06:56 AM	#11
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: solenoid or starter switch? my 67 did this after siting forever. It would fire, run great then sometimes, nothing. Turns out the battery cable would hit the exhaust and ground out. killed the starter, but Got lucky and never burned it down or melt the wires, but that was the problem. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

02-25-2008, 06:00 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: solenoid or starter switch? I had to replace the key switch. The plastic on the back side had melted and when it got hot wouldn't let the wires make contact. I looked for day's trying to figure it out. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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