Bill-

So under normal circumstances, there's power to the solenoid all the time,
but it's only activated when the ignition switch is operated? I was going
under the assumption that there should be NO current to the starter unless
the ign. switch is operated.  Is it also possible that a short under the
dash blew the starter solenoid? How else could the stuff in the cockpit
(CDplayer cutting out/e-brake light coming on/smoldering odor) be explained?
Thanks for your help-

JJ

>From: "Bill N" <freeholder@starband.net>
>Reply-To: "Bill N" <freeholder@starband.net>
>To: "Vanagon" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, "ok artguy"
><okartguy@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
>Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:07:06 -0700
>
>I suspect you will need to replace the starter.  Normally, when you turn
>the key, the solonoid
>on the starter is activated.  This engages the gear to spin the engine and
>activates the
>starter motor.  Your motor is on all the time.  I would not have suspected
>the ignition switch.
>The problem is probably in the starter.  Remove it and bench test.
>
>Bill in the Southwest

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