Switched the starter, still not starting

[JRWooden]

I hope some smart people are still around here on the forum...
I'm the original owner of MkIII 86.5 NA

I've been having starting issues and am aware of the common problem with the blue trigger wire not supplying adequate juice to fully pull in the solenoid, and the relay-fix. I have NOT yet installed that upgrade but likely will do so very soon...
except today ... it's cold raining and my Supra won't start.

I have good battery (6 mo old, fully charged).
I recently replaced starter motor which may not have been 100% necessary,
but before I turned in the core I took it apart and if it wasn't causing some issues ...
it was going to be doing so soon brushes and contacts in poor shape.


if there is any talent on deck - I have two Questions please:


1) Has anyone ever found the OEM starter relay on the passenger side kick panel to be a problem?

Item "C" in this pic:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...aspx?S=BE&P=14

Starter relay center right in this diagram:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...x?S=Main&P=038



2) I have had issues in the past with the alarm system ... so would like to eliminate that as a potential issue.
One proposed way to disable the alarm system permanently is to unplug the alarm switch at the hood latch
since it is easy to get to ... I think it was @cre that suggested this?


It appears to be the 2-pin black connector at rear of hood latch assby?
Do I just unplug it or do I jumper across the harness side of the connector? That part was not clear....


Thanks!
Jim