ranger0199

Hello all. I’m Jason. Been a lurker for awhile. I’ve scoured the various threads to research my current problem but to no avail.

Im in the midst of resurrecting my car from a 2 year slumber.

Replaced fuel pump relay.

I have been been experiencing a hard start event. When I turn the key I can hear the pump prime and a click at the starter relay. If I jump the starter motor with the key in the “on” position, the motor will fire and run. If i turn the key “off” and turn it to start it will fire. If I continue to do that it will continue to fire. If I stop for a few seconds, it won’t start. I have to repeat the process. I’ve replaced entire distributor, coil, and ignition switch.

One of my suspicions would be the starter solenoid or power to the solenoid. I haven’t pulled the starter because the starter works when jumped. I’m going to check power to the solenoid now.

I’m obviously missing something just not sure what it is.

Any and all help help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks much,

Jason