Re: 1991 Spider Veloce Starter Problem - help

["Paul Bayly" <thebaylys@domain.elided>]

I agree with Jason.  However, the current thru Alfa ign switches is usually
high and contributes to early, some would say inevitable, failure.

Tim, I am unfamiliar with US Spider electrics but on my Alfettas it was
always battery voltage (nom 12V) at the solenoid control wire.  If there isn
t any, then the switch is probably the culprit, or at least the main
connector at the steering column.  Someone may have fitted a relay in this
circuit which could be at fault.  This is a good idea, but only if you know
one has been fitted.

The starter circuit won't normally have any fuses, although later model cars
could have a fusible link at the battery.  Also confirm that the battery is
good as a 12V reading could be a surface charge on a faulty battery.   Do
the dash lights dim significantly when you turn the key to "start" ?

Beatle

Beatle
Oz
'89 75TS
'75 Alfetta





-------Original Message-------

From: Jason Hagen
Date: Friday, 10 January 2003 02:40:23 AM
To: timczajka@domain.elided
Cc: alfa-digest@domain.elided
Subject: Re: 1991 Spider Veloce Starter Problem - help

I believe the ignition switch actually completes the ground, rather than
supplying any voltage. The voltage (I am pretty sure) is already wired
direct to the starter and the solenoid. This is why there would be no
relay! I am not at my vehicle or manuals to confirm, but I believe this to
be the case for almost all starting systems, including the Spiders.

My apologies to all if I am off on this...

-Jason Hagen

'73 Spider
'98 Land Rover Discovery
'88 BMW 735i

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