1968 Chevy El Camino Cranking problem

Tiny
BERGJR
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  • 1968 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
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  • 2WD
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Engine will not crank after sitting for a while, though with a battery charger's 75 amp starter setting it will crank and start OK. If it cranks at all, it's full speed, no slow cranking. All or nothing.

Note: When a remote starter switch is connected to starter solenoid's S terminal and battery terminal, it cranks just fine.
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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I'd have to make sure the battery has a full charge and the battery connections are good. That purple wire at the solenoid S terminal, is hot, whith the key in the crank position? Check without using a jumper or anything.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_el_camino_starter_circuit_1.jpg

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