I smell a rat.Lanval wrote:
Next would be electrical... seems like I need someone to check this with? I'm wondering if the coil is dicey, or if there are other hidden electrical boogymen.
Mike
Starter Issue?
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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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What about somewhat raspy and starter warm? Trying to isolate an intermittent start issue. I don't think it's the switch, the lights are doing their thing and there is no engine-konkout while driving. Starter otherwise tests OK. I think it's the solenoid.Raspy slow nasty hot, starter no good.
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Judgment call. Warm is expected, the starter is the highest amperage consumer on the grid. If it spins the engine at 200 rpm, I wouldn't be too worried about the sound. If it can barely hit once a second, then noise may indicate a problem.hambone wrote:What about somewhat raspy and starter warm?Raspy slow nasty hot, starter no good.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles