#8698, "RE: 5spd man swap having trouble with starter" In response to In response to 2 Feb-10-11 05:06 PM by CODE4
Originally posted by Geimers1 im going from the push button to the starter and from the push button to the possitive side on the battery
Let's try this again, my fault for not asking for detail I guess. What gauge wiring are you using? Are you using a relay to power the starter solenoid. What is the switch rated for (Amps)? Is it a push button momentary or latching push button (push for on, push again for off)? Where did you buy the switch, is it some VatoZone stuff? Most switches are not going to have a sufficient enough rating (push button ones anyway).
Is the circuit fused within a few inches of the battery connection? Is the wire from the switch going directly to the starter or the solenoid? Be as specific as possible.
Worst case scenario, you overloaded the push button switch you have and possibly fried some of the wiring. On the bright side, you avoided a potential wire fire and did not burn your car down.
