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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Thanks stamp. So I tried what you said about moving the gear shifter. I moved gear selector from P to N, jiggled it a bit, went back into P, and tried starting the car. It started right up. So I rechecked the 86 in the relay as before but got 12v this time. Sounds like a failing or worn...
  2. Jason_Darius

    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Stamp, checked 86. Only got 0.8 volts. Clearly that won’t trigger the relay. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. Jason_Darius

    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Thanks stamp. I'll test the control side of the relay and let you know what I get.
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Thanks stamp. I've always had a habit of calling those loop connectors :). But yes, it is ring connector. I've included some pics just in case it helps. Yes, I am jumping 30 to 87. The tests I've done... 1. Checked power on the ring connector on the signal wire. It read 12.5 volts ONLY when...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Been sometime and I've had no issues for months... until recently. Now it won't start as before. Here's what I've done so far: -I checked power on the S terminal looped connector once it was disconnected from the terminal post on the solenoid. It was getting full battery voltage. -Then I...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Cleaned via Dremel the loop connection on the S Terminal and then checked voltage. It’s now getting 12.8v from the fully charged battery (yesterday it was barely getting 9v). It’s hard to believe a dirty connection can cause that kind of volt drop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    After rechecking and learning some things I believe the culprit is the signal cable that connects to the starter solenoid S Terminal. It runs from the solenoid, up in a bundle with the battery ground and positive red cable to the solenoid, to a place next to the battery where it connects to a...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    The key was in the run position. As for the radio, it works, but did start to dim portions of the digital screen (clock, station, etc.) just before I encountered this issue. I'll post a pic of that when I get the chance.
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    So I thought I would run through the fuse box inside the car one more time. Probed every fuse. Then on the radio fuse I wasn’t getting any light. So I replace this five amp fuse with another one. I also checked where it connected and I was not getting 12 V. Instead I was getting .23 V. I also...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Thanks stamp. I'll investigate those areas and let you know what I turn up.
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Update 2: Because the ignition switch was so cheap I went ahead and swapped it out. However, no start. I was getting 12.7 volts at the switch too. Ran more tests. Checked the ignition terminal on the starter solenoid (the small one). When I tried to crank, I was only getting 5 volts there...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Update. I thought I would try to bypass the Starter Relay by running a jump wire in the relay port to see if it would start there, and it did. Everytime I jumped it from the relay port, via jump wire, it would start right up. Then when I would re-insert the Starter Relay and try to turn the key...
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    Earlier I did this. It dropped to about 10.5 during crank from 12.5.
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    That was my thinking too. What confused me was why it started twice today after I cleaned the solenoid connections, then back to no start on the third attempt. Thanks for the input Eric.
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    Slow grind crank, limp mode...

    That was my thinking too. What confused me was why it started twice today after I cleaned the solenoid connections, then back to no start on the third attempt. Thanks for the input Eric.
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