Constant power at starter??

[LakeRat32]

So I had a starting issue with my 96 Tahoe. So I went down the line in the system and checked everything from the switch, key cylinder, and relay. My first sign of trouble was a popped ignition fuse, the big 40 amp in the motor fuse box. I got the wild hair to check for voltage when the keybwas being turned at the starter. It has a constant 12 volts, whether the key is turned or not. I'm thinking a bad starter somehow, as I checked the relay and it was not stuck either way. Has anyone else had this problem, or know if it is indeed the starter?

 

[east302]

Here's the wiring diagram for a 98, I'd guess that it's the same as or similar to a 96.

You're getting voltage to the ignition wire terminal on the solenoid at all times? The relay is supposed to supply voltage only when the transmission range switch is in park/neutral and the ignition turned. Unless it is stuck or you have a short somewhere?




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[StevenDey92]

Did you hear a pop when you turned the key over? Have you taken your starter out recently?

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[LakeRat32]

Found the issue, my ground strap had been ripped off the back of the block somehow. Reterminaled it and I am back on the road.