Conversation Between RAD4Runner and sarmoby

Hi RAD- Just to let you know on the starter relay problem,


87 Carbed 22R 4x4 also has the starter relay. Not sure if the COR is behind the glove box as we likely don't need it but perhaps it has a different function on a Carbed motor?(If I have more issues, I may look for it as well).
My specific problem appears to be the black wire you cut at the starter relay. One black wire has power and the other does not yet the schematic shows them connected to each other. You mentioned that it should have power with the key in- I will re-check this) but it does not have power during crank.
I took apart the contacts within the key and found some tracing and a bit of pitting.


I was able to push start the vehicle but had no gauges or dash power on the way home.


Thank you for your write-up. It did occur to me that that relay should go straight to the battery rather than back to the wiring harness. Just reluctant to abandon a wire without knowing WHY it died.


Scott