hot start issue, is there a fall back way to start? Options

[cooper951]

I've had recurring issues with the hot start problem. I had the starter rebuilt with a new solenoid, and I installed the Bosch hot start relay. So far so good. But is there a way to start the car if it happens to me 50 miles from home besides push start? I tried jumping the battery connection on the solenoid to the starter with the ignition "ON" and I could hear the starter "whrrr" but it never engaged into the flywheel. TIA

[screenguy914]

It sounds like you merely energized the starter motor, but not the solenoid. Thus, the motor spun in the resting position.

With ignition ON, this merely energizes the fuel pump and ignition.

You must energize the starter solenoid in order for the pinion gear to engage the flywheel ring gear while the solenoid plunger simultaneously energizes (sends current to) the starter motor armature/field coils.

To energize the solenoid, momentarily connect a jumper wire between the large 12V battery cable terminal and the yellow wire terminal on the solenoid. Use a remote control starter switch to make this connection from a comfortable distance.



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