hello there, i have a electrical diagnosing question. my 1990 nissan pick-up (4 cyl, 2wd, manual trans, KA24E engine, odometer unknown) has been having intermittent slow/weak starts for a week or so and then finally refused to start at all. the battery is fine so i figured the starter was to blame. after removing the starter i applied 12 volts directly to the terminals of the starter to check it and it didn't engage or turn or make any sound. i then checked the two leads with a volt meter and saw there was 12 volts across them even when the key was off. when i turned the key to the start position the voltage dropped to zero!does this sound normal? i was wondering if i should look for a relay or check the ignition switch before i install a new starter.hope i have given enough information for a reply! thanks
Mar 14, 2006 at 9:20 PM