Is there supposed to be power to the starter solenoid at all times?

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Asked by tstansbro May 30, 2014 at 10:22 PM about the 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4 Dr Regency Elite Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I got a 1991 Oldsmobille 98 regency elite with the 3.8l w/no supercharger. My question is
this. It randomly doesn't start but we checked the wires with a wirelight tester and I have
power to the starter solenoid at all times even when the key is off. Is that the way it is
supposed to be or is something fucked up? Any advice on this would be great, thanks!

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Joe answered 9 years ago

your in the right area just on wrong wire it's the small wire on the solenoid next to the one you got power all the time that wire is only on when you cranck,make sure it's not loose were it crimps to the terminal,and were it bolts to the solenoid,put your test light there and have someone cranck the engine the light should come on if so it's bad solenoid.

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