NO MORE CLICK click CLICK START..ONLY START! starter relay

[ZAKKTHERIPPER]

Quick question to anyone who might read this, would my problem be the inhibitor relay of my car has power, then when I go to start it I get nothing? Even with a brand new battery it does the same thing. Then sometimes jumping it or jiggling around with the ignition switch it will start..

[Wikedjuggalo]

Originally Posted by ZAKKTHERIPPER

Quick question to anyone who might read this, would my problem be the inhibitor relay of my car has power, then when I go to start it I get nothing? Even with a brand new battery it does the same thing. Then sometimes jumping it or jiggling around with the ignition switch it will start..

I had to do the band aid fix. Do what is suggested here and also if need be had the relay as suggested in the other fix.

[Conn SVX]

Old post still good
My car has started the intermitting no start CLICK CLICK CLICK VROOM. Seems if I charge the battery it is better for a week or so. I only drive it 2 miles between starts, so I suspect I am not adding a lot of charge into the battery. The battery gets weaker after each days run. Looked at the relay fix in the SEARCH engine. ( yes some of use that feature still) wondering since I do not have an automatic trans. Is the Bandaid fix still necessary? I will try the new Bosh relay 1st.

[dcarrb]

I recommend Harvey's Bosch relay mod. Tried replacing the ignition switch and under dash relay on my silver SVX, to no avail. The relay mod totally eliminated the problem.

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[Conn SVX]

I can't find a Complete diagram of it exactly. Now mind you I no longer have an automatic so the N P is not there either. The inhibitor relay is not there either ( I don't think it is )
If I go to a Mechanic he will need exact instructions. I see the pictures but do not understand it completely. B/Y wire is original blue wire is 12v power. Black wire goes to ground and then what? What relay terminals go to what wire?
I searched for the diagram. After searchin for quite a while i found it . To help people to find it I am reposting it here

[dannmarr]

Here is a simpler diagram.

[Conn SVX]

Dotted line was missing on the 1st diagram and I had to Assume that was implied but not stated. THANK U !

[Conn SVX]

I found a relay attached to the steering column. My relay is a. IR 3315 gas 3 wires going to it. It is only held with a sheet metal screw. Could this not be it?
I believe it says Mitsubishi on it . Location is correct. What are the wire colors coming off it?

[Conn SVX]

Is this it?

[major7venth]

If the starter cut relay is suspect (and there is at least 10 other possible reasons for the click, click) foremost is the condition of the battery and connectors, starter solenoid, starter, inhibitor switch,(which doesn't fail all that much), although, if maybe so, try starting in neutral, if no problem then move on.
Remove the start cut relay and jump the '2 straight through' pins (I think 85 and 35 on the relay) with two spade connectors and a short piece of 14 gauge wire. If your security system does not work (and most of them don't) it doesn't matter anyway. This at least eliminates a potential problem component.

[dcarrb]

Originally Posted by Conn SVX

I found a relay attached to the steering column. My relay is a. IR 3315 gas 3 wires going to it. It is only held with a sheet metal screw. Could this not be it?

The relay mod doesn't involve the existing relay under the dash; instead, you'll be adding a supplemental relay under the hood. I would encourage anyone experiencing this problem to forget trouble-shooting and speculating. Just do the "upgrade" and see what happens.

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[Conn SVX]

That did not answer my question! Is that the right relay? I will do the mod if the under dash does not improve my condition. I have only had it click click on 3 separate occasions.

[Conn SVX]

That was the wrong relay. After turning on the turn sig I found
Out that is the flasher. I have found it. Mine is way up further
See att

[major7venth]

Short story, Mount and wire up a starter relay (as pictured)
Simply, Connect the starter solenoid wire to #86 on the relay.
Connect fused 12V to #30 on the relay.
Connect from the negative battery terminal to #85 on the relay.
Connect #87 to the starter solenoid.
and that's it.
Long story. The service manual reads that the starter needs 11 volts, well why not 12V? I had 11.5 volts at the starter solenoid wire and still click click freakin click.
((special note)) *Be sure to cut off the old connector to the start solenoid and strip the wire real nice and crip on an insulated female slide connector, plug that into a male slide connector and wire that goes to the relay, so if ever one wants to go back to the factory arrangement, just disconnect from the from the male connector and connect back to the solenoid.
Be sure to also,crip down the slide connector a little so it grabs the solenoid terminal real tight.
Be sure to use at least 16 gauge wire and 12 gauge wire from (fused)12v from the battery to the relay and from the relay to the starter solenoid.
Be sure to use the proper ring terminals at the battery. A female slide terminal at the solenoid wire and use good wire crimpers with wide teeth, so you get a real good crip. Most of the wire crimpers available aren't very good, because their teeth are to narrow and don't grab the wire well enough.
I also added a hidden security switch as a theft teterant.
I see where someone had wired up a start relay, I wasn't all that thrilled with the install so, after I thought it though some, I came up with my own. Problem fixed, I hope this helps someone.

[dannmarr]

You can mount the relay near the starter. Hook up the 12v from the starter post and the ground on the firewall.