Re: '55 400 starter problem

Posted by Scott On 2023/6/18 0:16:02

Well, I thought my starter issues were over. After replacing the ignition switch with NOS and upgrading to add a 40A JD1912 SPST relay to get the solenoid current out of the switch, the relay failed. First it wouldn't engage but after a few tries it engaged and the car started, but the relay stuck in this position and it was like I was holding the ignition switch to the start position no matter what position it was in. The starter remained engaged to the running engine. Worse, I couldn't turn the engine off. I moved the gearshift to Drive and the neutral select switch then cut the circuit and the engine shut down.

So I'm ordering a replacement relay but this time I'm going with the 80A version.