Hello All,
Been following for a while but just joined today. Anyway, I have a question I hope someone can help with...
I have a '70 Challenger R/T 383 w/ pistol grip 4-spd. Until recently, the car had been starting and driving fine until I tried to start it a couple of weeks ago and nothing! Unfortunately the car only gets driven a couple times a month but hopefully that will change.
Anyway, a little history on the car; purchased 6 months ago with a fairly decent restoration of about 7 years from what I can determine, numbers matching motor and trans. that appear to be stock (don't know any specs on engine), electronic ignition, clutch safety switch, wiring appears to be fine and a new battery (2 days old).
When I attempt to start the car, there is absolutely nothing, the starter doesn't turn, the relay doesn't chatter, nothing; however, the dome light works, clock works, headlights work, as does the buzzer for the 'key in ignition'. A couple of weird things though; the radio doesn't work with the key in the "on" or "acc" position and the reverse lights don't work when in the "on" position.
When I jump the starter relay with a screw driver, the starter turns over at normal speed but it still won't start (this is with the key in the "on" position). My suspicion is either the ignition switch or the clutch safety switch??? I also checked the fusible link and it is ok. I have checked all of the fuses and verified power at the bulkhead connector. Any input on this would be great as I miss driving the car and am getting frustrated.
Thank you in advance for the help. Once I figure out how, I will get some pictures posted.
Been following for a while but just joined today. Anyway, I have a question I hope someone can help with...
I have a '70 Challenger R/T 383 w/ pistol grip 4-spd. Until recently, the car had been starting and driving fine until I tried to start it a couple of weeks ago and nothing! Unfortunately the car only gets driven a couple times a month but hopefully that will change.
Anyway, a little history on the car; purchased 6 months ago with a fairly decent restoration of about 7 years from what I can determine, numbers matching motor and trans. that appear to be stock (don't know any specs on engine), electronic ignition, clutch safety switch, wiring appears to be fine and a new battery (2 days old).
When I attempt to start the car, there is absolutely nothing, the starter doesn't turn, the relay doesn't chatter, nothing; however, the dome light works, clock works, headlights work, as does the buzzer for the 'key in ignition'. A couple of weird things though; the radio doesn't work with the key in the "on" or "acc" position and the reverse lights don't work when in the "on" position.
When I jump the starter relay with a screw driver, the starter turns over at normal speed but it still won't start (this is with the key in the "on" position). My suspicion is either the ignition switch or the clutch safety switch??? I also checked the fusible link and it is ok. I have checked all of the fuses and verified power at the bulkhead connector. Any input on this would be great as I miss driving the car and am getting frustrated.
Thank you in advance for the help. Once I figure out how, I will get some pictures posted.