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> I think I just got vapor lock!, or my ignition is failing, again..
silverteener
post May 18 2010, 01:15 PM
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Just went out to start my car to go the store and it won't turn over. The pump turns on but I got nothing. I just got back from lunch a while ago so I know it's a little hot. Will the motor turn over if you have vapor lock, or is it the ignition switch I just replaced earlier this year? it is frustrating to say the least!

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post May 18 2010, 09:01 PM
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Thats a relay to help with hot start problems. My car had something like it on it when I got it. Basically it takes the high current load off the ignition switch for the starter solenoid. Kind of a band aid I think, but they do work. Mine was removed when I put the new starter(s) in and have not had a problem.
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post May 28 2010, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(underthetire @ May 18 2010, 08:01 PM) *

Thats a relay to help with hot start problems. My car had something like it on it when I got it. Basically it takes the high current load off the ignition switch for the starter solenoid. Kind of a band aid I think, but they do work. Mine was removed when I put the new starter(s) in and have not had a problem.


Call it what you want? but.........I have'nt had an issue since I put 1 on!
( been many many moons)
P.S. even after long periods of sitting!)
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silverteener   I think I just got vapor lock!   May 18 2010, 01:15 PM
detoxcowboy   If you have vapor lock the motor will turn over, p...   May 18 2010, 01:18 PM
Ferg   Sounds like starter/hot start. CAR IN NEUTRAL...   May 18 2010, 01:19 PM
SirAndy   I think I just got vapor lock! I don't t...   May 18 2010, 01:28 PM
vsg914   I think I just got vapor lock! I don't ...   May 18 2010, 01:40 PM
silverteener   thanks for the tips. Just went out to try to star...   May 18 2010, 02:15 PM
SirAndy   thanks for the tips. Just went out to try to sta...   May 18 2010, 02:18 PM
SLITS   thanks for the tips. Just went out to try to st...   May 18 2010, 02:31 PM
underthetire   And unless you really like changing starters, don...   May 18 2010, 02:39 PM
vsg914   Once again, use only bosch new or bosch rebuilt st...   May 18 2010, 03:08 PM
orthobiz   Given the cars are 35 or 40 years old, is it a goo...   May 18 2010, 04:21 PM
Ferg   On two cross country trips when I encountered the ...   May 18 2010, 08:40 PM
silverteener   my dad bought me some kind of Bosch low voltage re...   May 18 2010, 08:48 PM
silverteener   I found what I have on the bird. Hot Start R...   May 18 2010, 08:58 PM
underthetire   Thats a relay to help with hot start problems. My ...   May 18 2010, 09:01 PM
Drums66   Thats a relay to help with hot start problems. My...   May 28 2010, 01:02 PM
silverteener   Well I still have this problem. I haven't put...   May 28 2010, 08:24 AM
SLITS   Well I still have this problem. I haven't pu...   May 28 2010, 01:06 PM
Nürburg Nomad   Well I still have this problem. I haven't p...   May 28 2010, 01:27 PM
Drums66   Ya.....I agree starter and solenoid issue's mu...   May 28 2010, 01:13 PM
Todd Enlund   My car had a Ford starter relay wired in when I go...   May 28 2010, 01:14 PM
bandjoey   Here in Texas there are still starter/generator pl...   May 28 2010, 01:19 PM
mipstien   I believe this hot start issue may be my problem o...   May 31 2010, 07:48 PM
silverteener   Mine would not even turn over. I put the hot star...   May 31 2010, 08:23 PM
mipstien   it doesn't sound like the vapor lock issue cau...   May 31 2010, 08:28 PM


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