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I had my forklift in a non-operational state for a few months with a distributor problem and finally put it back together the other night. Fired right up and ran it for 20 minute or so.

Went to move it today and the starter will not engage. Seems like odd timing for something to go bad on the starter or relay, but I can't figure out how that is connected unless I did something putting the seat back on.

When I turn the key I get a slight click somewhere (maybe the relay) but nothing from the starter.

I have charged the battery and checked it (slightly over 12 volts).

If I jump the terminals on the solenoid of the starter it spins.

How do I test out the starter relay (it is a Delco Remy 4 treminal)? It seems I should be able to find a schematic to show me how it is suppose to work but I haven't had luck yet.

Anything else I should be looking at?

Thanks. Scott
  • Posted 19 Feb 2016 11:41
  • Modified 19 Feb 2016 12:08 by poster
  • By sallred
  • joined 6 Dec'13 - 7 messages
  • Missouri, United States

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