Re: Tricky ignition or starter grounding out ignition on Cobra 5.7 89?
Chuck,<br /><br />I am going to assume that your engine has the starter solonoid attached to the starter?<br /><br />If so, the solonoid supplies power to the ignition while cranking. A full 12 volts I might add.<br /><br />After you release the start function, of the key, the ignition power goes through the key circuit and is usually dropped down to 9.5 volts or so through a ballast resistor.<br /><br />Your problem sounds very much like a loose connection somewhere. Check particularly around the starter solonoid and don't forget the grounds.
First timer, hope Im doing this right. Four Winns Cobra 5.7 1989, When I turn the key in my new switch ( I was hoping for a simple switch solution) to start the engine, the starter engages and cranks the motor. One out of three attempts the engine will fire fast and off we go. 2 out of 3 time the motor will crank but there will be no ignition / firing of the spark plug. If I build enough inertia in the motor, and let the key return to I position Vs S position the engine will fire up and run. It appears to me that the starter circuit is some how shorting - starving the ignition circuit. Or is there a relay that could be sticky or intermittent.? This is the first time in any forum, My email is abram_h@yahoo.com I dont really understand how to find your replies. Thanks.