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[DakAttack56]

Hello, I just joined this site and thought I should introduce myself. My name is Dakota and I just recently purchased a '71 Satellite. I'm having an issue with the starter. I replaced the broken ignition switch with a new one and the car starts with the key now. However when I hooked up the battery I notice that the starter bendix gear engages the flex plate and causes the battery to go dead. Any ideas on what the problem may be is appreciated.

Someone also added a painless wiring solenoid on the wheel well that I would like to remove. Not sure why this was added, so any info on that is appreciated.

 

[Photon440]

Hi Dakota. Which engine is in the Satellite?
Welcome aboard

 

[DakAttack56]

Hello and thank you, it has a 318.

 

[DakAttack56]

Here's a picture of it

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO nice looking project

 

[Grady Cain]

Welcome from NW CT...

 

[Car Nut]

aboard!

Nice looking car!

 

[Bb70charger500]

Welcome nice looking satty .your in the welcome wagon so your probably not going to get your ? Answered go to general discussion or elc or motor or
71-74 and post your ?
Sounds to me you have a constant hot on your relay get rid of the aftermarket crap and install org mopar part then let us know .

 

[GetX'd]

Welcome to FBBO from sunny but expensive SoCal

 

[polywideblock]

g'day from Australia

 

[Z-Man]

Welcome from Minnesota.

 

[Anasazi23]

Welcome. Always had a soft-spot for fuselage-body satellites. Best of luck on the starter. I agree with above. Remove aftermarket stuff and replace with original. Will be easier to diagnose then even if it's still not working correctly.

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome to FBBO from NorCal

 

[Rick Carson]

Welcome from Canada, If you had a normal starter relay I'd say that was the problem, so I'm thinking It's that other thing you got in it's place or the wiring of it

 

[68 satmann]

from michigan

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome