Re: [Chrysler300] Relay vs. Starter

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Simply by-pass the Relay. Use a Jumper cable from the Positive terminal 
to the starter (Big) wire on the Relay. It'll crank or it won't. If it 
doesn't, check the starter for a good Ground. While you're at it, check 
ALL the cables for high Resistance. Use an Ohm Meter, check the Starter 
to Block for resistance and then check each Cable. While doing that, 
check both at the cable end and at the post it's hooked to. This can 
often tell you if there's corrosion in the connection. Unhook the + 
Cable while checking this, Some meters don't like Voltage present when 
checking Resistance. And don't forget to check the Ground cable. Attach 
a jumper to the block and Negative side of the Battery. See if that 
changes how it cranks.

The Starter is the highest Draw in the system, so ALL the cables and 
connections must be good.  Corrosion inside the cables or at the 
connections, even a little in each link to the starter, can just be 
more than the starter can overcome. The higher the Resistance, the 
lower the Voltage available.

Good Luck, Ray


On Sep 18, 2005, at 3:06 AM, Matt Allyn wrote:

> How does one determine if the relay is going out on the inner fender 
> well or if its the starter solenoid/motor?
>
>  The symptom is a dead battery, though the battery tests good 
> terminals are clean, charging system is charging.
>
>  This is all on our 1962 300 sport.
>
>  Thanks!
>
>  Matt Allyn
>  Exec. in Charge of Prod.
>  Granada America
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