rx7rcer09

so i parked the FD for the winter and i went to start it and when i depressed the clutch with the key in the on position it started to crank without me turning the key. i freaked out and didnt try anymore, the car didnt turn over so i left it untill i had time to get under it which was today (18 degrees). so i got under and took the starter out and checked it. everything looked to be fine so i hooked the plug to the solenoid then attached the ground while the started was out. i had a buddy depress the clutch and it didnt spin. so i thought it would work, so i reinstalled it and did a test and it still cranks when i depress the clutch. i have no clue what could be going on. and its bugging the hell out of me. i need to start it so that she will run fine in the spring.

Make this my Christmas present and help me out.

alexdimen

iTrader: (13)

First off, periodic starting is the worst way to keep a stored car "fresh".

You put a huge load on the battery by starting it and it isn't given a chance to charge. You introduce moisture into the engine and exhaust and it doesn't get warm enough to evaporate. Here:

http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/storage.htm

Sounds like your ignition switch is screwed up. If the black/blue wire going to the starter cut relay has +12 when the ign switch is on, your ignition is making contact with the start position.

rx7rcer09

what do you mean by plus 12. i understand everything else but that. and how would i fix that.

Six Rotors

iTrader: (17)

Volts

rx7rcer09

ok how would i go monitoring this when im on my back under the car.

alexdimen

iTrader: (13)

You wouldn't be under the car. I'm not talking about the solenoid.

I'm talking about the starter cut relay. You can also check for +12 on the clutch interlock switch right at the clutch pedal. Same implications...but it doesn't eliminate the starter cut relay as the problem.

Check the blue/white wire at the clutch switch with the key on.

rx7rcer09

ill do that tomorrow. ill go get a volt meter. and ill check the clutch interlock switch.

alexdimen

iTrader: (13)

Yep, just hook the red lead to the wire I told you about and the black lead to a known good ground (check it on something you know is +12 like a fuse in the fuse panel). Switch the key to on. If it's hot, then the ignition switch is giving you current when it shouldn't be.

A test light will also work. The metal door catch in the door jam is usually a good ground.

And merry x-mas. If you don't like it or it doesn't work, I lost the receipt. Tough ****.

rx7rcer09

if its just a fuse that would make my day. and if it doesnt work thats fine. its the thought that counts. LOL