Tony Trans Am

Run various checks and found the starter solenoid wire is not powering the solenoid.
Where does this wire run from?

davek9

First place I would look and clean is the 14 Pin connector located on the Right side Fender inner fender just above the coil.
Disconnect your battery ground strap FIRST before messing around w/ it.

Dave

Tony Trans Am

Strange thing is, I have jumped the starter motor to run the car. Once up to temperature it will start all day long.

Dave928S

... and check your starter relay which feeds the solenoid. You can swap it for the horn relay ... if the horn works you know you're swapping it with a functional one. They're both 53B relays so are interchangeable.

Temp dependant and intermittent is not unusual for relays when they get old.

Tony Trans Am

Did that already.
its a strange one. starting perfectly now as it's warm. Makes me think it's a connection problem the metal contracting when its cold and expanding when is warm.

davek9

Maybe you should list ALL of your "Strange things" first before asking questions

Mrmerlin

time to start a elex cleaning program,
starts at the battery

Alan

Actually the configuration depends... manual cars are different from auto cars... tell us what you have?

Also what is your battery voltage at rest - engine off?

Alan