Occasional problem with my startermotor not operating from the key. Need to wire in a switch as i think either the ignition barrel or wiring from is at fault. If i pass a positive current to the small connection on the startermotor solenoid will it spin the starter?
I am pretty sure it will but i don't want to bridge it in case i blow it up! My plan is to control the ignition on/off with the key and have a seperate switch direct to the solenoid to operate the starter. Only 2 wires on the starter the big one is the permanent live and the smaller one i am guessing is the switch?
Def not the starter at fault as i have replaced engine and problem persists albeit very random! usually when i am parked at the bottom of a hill or late at night lol
any advice appreciated
Starter motor wiring question
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karaokebykris
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Martinaston
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Clean the contacts in the switch.
There is NO nucleus.
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karaokebykris
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how do i do that? take the barrel out?
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Martinaston
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no it just clips to the back of the barrel
There is NO nucleus.
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karaokebykris
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ok, will have a look first thing when there is some daylight, might wire in a button as well to be on the safe side as i got one lying around, was my thinking right on the wiring? 
It is meaningless to ask; which is real, 'real' or imaginary? It is simply a matter of which is the more useful description
"One valuable thing to remember is that light tavels faster than sound, some people appear quite bright until they speak
"One valuable thing to remember is that light tavels faster than sound, some people appear quite bright until they speak