I want to start by saying I have little knowledge of ignition or electrical systems on cars. I bought this car to be my family car and to enjoy on occasion. Unfortunately I cannot get the car to crank/spin. I am getting power but this little device mounted on the firewall clicks when I turn the key. The letters are worn from age and I have no idea what this is. Any help would would be greatly appreciated.

 

That there is your starting relay...Lookee here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22495472657...waApcwEALw_wcB

 

That looks pretty close, but there are sockets on the bottom of it that are different.

 

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Yes, that's a starter relay, and sure it could be bad, but you might want to check your battery first, if you haven't already done so.

Archer

 

That is a good point, it might be weak. I'm going to go try to get the part now, I'll have them check the battery too. If nothing works, I'll lift it and remove the starter

 

I dont believe that is the start replay !!!!!!
That looks like more like a A/C Blower Blower Motor Relay....

I would check to see if your getting power to the Starter Relay? After that I would check the Neutral Safety Switch and also the Seat belt start lockout ....
Also>>>>>
if you want to see if it will crank? on the starter relay>>>> Use a screwdriver and jump the large battery cable post to the little small screwed in wire terminal and it should spin over... then you will at least know that much is good....

 

Thanks brother. I'll give it a shot here shortly

 

You could might be right there, Bob. Cheap enough I guess...But would the AC blower relay stop the car from starting?

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/3747174.html

 

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