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Re: [GMCnet] ONAN starting [message #320846 is a reply to message #320841] Sat, 22 July 2017 14:07 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
William Shourt is currently offline  William Shourt   United States
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Terry the 8 volts is on the wire from K1 to starter solenoid when engine is running. The 8 volts drops to 0 when wire is pulled from solenoid and starter disengages. Measured on wire to solenoid.

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> On Jul 22, 2017, at 11:29 AM, Terry wrote:
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> As Ken posted, there should be 12 volts (battery voltage) on the K1 terminal, not 8. This is a common positive relay and the relay action is activated
> by a switched ground. What happens when you remove the grounding wire? Why is there only 8 volts on the power feed? Measure the resistance to ground
> on that ground trigger wire after it starts and then you remove it. If removing it does not stop the starter, then there is a ground leak right there
> at the relay. If the starter stops, check that wire and circuit for a ground leak with your multimeter or test light. If you have 8 volts on THAT
> wire, then it must be the difference between 8 and 12 that is keeping the relay triggered.
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