stiefels64

Hi,
I just installed a new starter relay on my 64 mustang. I've followed

the wiring diagram and have it wired correctly. The problem is, when I

turn the ignition switch, there is nothing. The engine doesn't start.

The relay is brand new so I don't think it's that. Before I ordered I

just got the new relay the old one was new also but I thought it was

faulty because of this issue... so I now think it's something in the

wiring..

I've tested the following

1. Made sure there was a good connection from the battery to the relay
2. Made sure there was a good connection from the relay to starter

motor
3. Probed the wire coming from the ignition switch when the switch is

switched on, it shows there is voltage,
4. Made sure there is a good ground between the relay and the firewall
5. I took two long handled screwdrivers and put one on the battery side

of the relay and one on the start motor side and touched... Engine

started right up.




Is there anything I'm missing or what else should I check to trouble

shoot.


Thank you in advance...

Shane

Color by WEASEL

If it starts by jumping both sides of the relay, it is either the relay, despite it is new, sometimes they come bad. I had it happen to me. Made me nuts. New part...gotta be something else. It was not, bum part. Anyway, if not that, check the way you have it wired. Sounds like all the ingredients are there, just not working together. The main thing is that is did start by jumping the relay. The key "on" and jump...start right up? Seems to me the relay then.