[T3] a really weird thing

[FiestaCranberry@webtv.net (Fiesta Cranberry)]

happened today.  The Baroness is acting up again.  Same thing as before
I changed the battery and volt. reg.: not starting.  This time, I could
hear the relay clicking, but no pump whir.  I got out my handy-dandy new
volt meter, and proceeded to check the relay under the steering wheel.

I got no voltage at plug 87, and fluctuating, low voltage at plug 86.  I
wasn't sure if I was making contact with plug 87 (there's a hard plastic
"boot" over the connectors on that one), so I disconnected the wires,
and tested it.  No voltage.  Then I tried turning the key all the way,
and the car started!  Ran just fine.  I shut it off, reconnected the
wires, and tried to start it again, and it ran.  Then I tried again, and
nada.  

How in the world did it start when the wires were unconnected?  

Anyway, I ordered a new relay.

Lori & The Baroness, '71 FI SB automatic  

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