Truck would not start - no Crank at all.

Took out the Starter - Bench tested starter is fine - I got a new starter anyways replaced that - Still same.
12 Volt is on the Main red cable connect to the starter
No voltage on the small Yellow cable that triggers the starter - not getting power when crank



Before that checked Starter Fuse #23. Fuse is OK, swapped the Relay R9 with another. Retested again after new starter install still same. Fuse #23 now tests ground not 12v !!
Traced the wires - looks like my problem may started touching the harness on the exhaust - repaired the damage.

There has to be another Fuse or Relay that i am missing

Any help would be appreciated

 

Not understanding your last statement. "Fuse #23 being a ground now, not 12 volts. Yet, originally, when you first checked it...it was okay (12 volts).

Me, l'd be checking the trigger/ignition wire from ignition switch. Also, are you sure you swapped out a relay that matches starter relay? Something just sounds whacky, to go from okay, 12 volts, to ground.

 

Sorry for not being clear - I did not test the Fuse #23 before just checked the fuse. With power probe now #23 Fuse test Ground not 12 Volt. I think my original problem started with the Trigger wire (Yellow/Orange) was touching the exhaust - repaired that.
Question - is the are there other Fuses? how many relays connected with Starter?

I need to look at the schematic - I am sure someone have had the same issue.

Thanks for your response. yes this is Whacky

 

Test the female terminals at the relay - check the Rave for the diagram. If it checks out, jumper the terminals.

 

Are you talking about R9 in the engine compartment? there are 3 relays with same pic - LOL
Thanks

 

I was able to figure out one of the fuses FL13 (Lighting switch) was out. Not sure why that is related to Starter. But that fixed the weird problem. I ended up replacing the starter, repair harness. Thanks for the help

 

We've ran into this before here. Where FL12, for starter relay...actually ended up being FL13.

 

Any idea why? are they one the same circuit?