1968 Chevy El Camino Cranking problem

1968 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
157,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BERGJR
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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.
Aug 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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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.


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Aug 24, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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