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David Stowers |
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On two occasions recently on pulling onto my driveway after a long journey my car won't restart after turning off to unlock the garage door. Luckily I can then just push the car in but with a European tour booked in the summer I'd like to sort the problem.
When I get back in after opening the garage the lights on the dash dim when I turn the key to start but there is no click. 20 minutes later it will start right up. Is this the problem that will be solved by a hot start relay kit or just a good old fashioned sticky solenoid? I'd rather do just the relay or just replace the solenoid so which is it? Thanks guys |
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Mblizzard |
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Sometimes it is hard for me to get my head around why things seem to be so hard on these cars sometimes. But the more I read here and accept that we are dealing with 40-year old cars, it gets easier. I am going off me dory here so that is dangerous and some of the more qualified experts may correct me.
But if I remember correctly, the starting circuit carries the voltage needed to engage the solenoid through the key switch. Overtime the switch contacts become corroded and greater resistance is built up in the circuit. So there is not enough voltage going through the circuit when high temps increase the resistance. The installation of a relay solves that. Still may have the sticky solenoid but the problems in the circuit will be fixed by the relay so I think that is you first move. Orginal Customs sells a really sweet coustom made relay set up for about $30 that is the way to go. |
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