Originally Posted by
Les Parker
Hello there,
Check the brown/red wire going to the solenoid.
My 92 had the same problem, all the wires looked good, but after checking further, the connection link lead from the main harness to the solenoid was terribly corroded on the inside.
A new buullet end, piece of 12 guage wire and a ring terminal on the solenoid end and the problem is now cured, plus some liberal amounts of anti-corrosion paste on the terminals.
Hello LeadOff,
The solenoid and the bendix are the same thing. What I suggested was by-passing the ignition switch to test the starter.
I also agree with Les... I've had the same no start issues and resecured the leads to the starter on a RRC.
Additionally, I've had a similar issue with a '97 D1. I solved the D1's problem by running a dedicated ground to the starter from the battery using 00 welding cable with soldered copper ring terminals. Never had another ground issue with the D1.
Good Luck,
1990 RRC, 3.9L, AUTO "Willow Pond" (Sold)
1996 D1, 4.0L, AUTO "Lucas"
1999 RR, 4.0L, AUTO "Belle" (Sold)