I recently replaced the wiring harness and ignition switch for various reasons and for some reason I am having some problems starting it. Most of the time it will start right up (although the last few times it hasnt even made a sound) but sometimes it wont, and also I have to let it sit for 10-20 minutes at least after driving it or it wont start up again. What do you guys think it is? I can get around it by using pliers on the solenoid..but my dad doesnt think the solenoid is the problem I need some advice.

 

what year car? obviously not a newer one if it has a solenoid. but when i rewired my 65 my alternator and solenoid wires were gave me hell.

 

66, I replaced the alternator as well. Wasnt too much hassle and I am pretty sure I got them all in correctly I cant figure it out..dont really want to play the guess and check game again

 

I have an '82' and i had to hard wire a switch in b/c my starter was sticking and wouldnt shut off.....any idea on this???