Where does my starter ignition wire go and is it a relay on it

Asked by christopher Apr 27, 2020 at 04:22 PM about the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

where does the ignition switch  wire go from
starter to firewall. I turn the key switch no type of
crank. I jumper it to the other main battery bolt get
crank. so I know its not a bad solenoid.  

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Here's a wiring diagram for your starting circuit. There's no external relay involved. Just the battery, ignition switch, and the starter. Hope that helps! Jim

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Close up of the ignition switch from the same diagram. Hope that helps! Jim

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