Carrier ignition electrics

[Rob Beale]

is wound as a small coil about 1 inch long and 3/16 inch dia. It acts as an inductor to stop the current to the coil collapsing when the heavy load of the starter is engaged.

reading the other posts, leads me to believe the extra wire is to provide an alternative current path, as Lynn describes. ie It seems to be taking current FROM the switch TO the coil side of the resistor.

If all else fails, I would disconnect all accessories and leave the ignition, charging and starting circuits intact, then check through them as you have been doing.

Ajays in Katikati may be able to supply the correct 6V resistor

best luck
Rob