Need help with starting problem....

[Godslayer]

Hey guys, I need help with a starting problem. This is actually for my 91 Cougar but it has the HO 302.

Background info:
When I turn the key I get nothing. No clicks, etc. In the run postion everything works, radio, dash lights, etc. When you move it all the way to the start position, there is nothing, no clicks or noises. The battery is fully charged. I tested the starter solenoid according to my haynes manual and it is functional. I replaced the ignition switch with a known good one which did not solve the problem.


Ideas:
There are three terminals on the s solenoid. The two big ones and a small one that a push on connector connects to, from the ignition switch. If I run 12 volts to the small ignition terminal, per the haynes manual, the car starts fine (solenoid test). So I checked the voltage coming through the wire that connects to the push on terminal. In the run position I have 4.6 volts, when you move the ignition switch to start it stays at 4.6 volts. I would believe that there should be 12 volts in the start position.


I am unable to find any voltage values, for that wire. Tomorrow I will go to Ford and try to get these values. I will also replace the solenoid with another.

Now that I think about it, the small push on wire (ignition) is only about 10G so I couldn't imagine a full 12 volts going through it. Although it's possible becuase it's only carrying that much current for a very short time.


Ideas encouraged and welcome. Thanks.