I'm getting underway with my wiring, and this past week I was able to hit my master solenoid "for real" with actual wiring in place instead of just jumpers to test. I have my starter solenoid mounted with power coming from the master to the starter solenoid, and the diode is mounted from the hot power side to the "S" stud with the red band on the "S" stud - and no other connections are in place yet. Nothing on the output side of the starter solenoid and nothing on the "I" terminal, and nothing else on the "S" terminal other than the diode.
When I hit my master, the starter solenoid energizes. I removed the diode from the "S" terminal and this stops, now I've got the question in my head of whether or not the diode is cooked, or whether I've got it reversed. Doesn't the red band on the diode go to the "S" stud? I cannot find the drawing sent with the solenoid from Vans to consult that, but that is the best memory I have of it.
When I hit my master, the starter solenoid energizes. I removed the diode from the "S" terminal and this stops, now I've got the question in my head of whether or not the diode is cooked, or whether I've got it reversed. Doesn't the red band on the diode go to the "S" stud? I cannot find the drawing sent with the solenoid from Vans to consult that, but that is the best memory I have of it.