Technical Need direction on ignition relay

[TrknFld]

Need some help. I've got a 1981 Spider 2000. Intermittent starting problems. Sometimes it starts right up. Other times there is a click when I turn the key, but nothing else. If I get the click, I try it again and it has started every time. Never more than 4 or 5 tries until it turns over and cranks. No problems from there. Runs great after it starts. I've tried to do some research on ignition relays and whether I need one. Is it true that the solenoid is not getting enough power and causing my problem? Do I need an after market ignition relay? If so, what kind? Where do I mount it? What wires do I connect to it? If I'm way off base with my primitive and inadequate problem solving, please set me straight there too. Thanks!

 

[Davren]

The 1980 and 1981 model Spiders don't have an ignition relay.

If you're only getting a loud click and the engine is not turning, I'd be more inclined to check the starter motor, starter solenoid (mounted on the motor) and assocciated wiring, including battery connections and engine earth connection.