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| Boldylocks |
 Oct 15 2003, 10:26 PM
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OK, this is serious -remember- boldylocks is a newbie- yeah I can run a PCR but my knowledge of the auto-mobile is relative to a jackass but you didnt hear that from me. Im calling AAA (and thats not for a substance related dependance) to have the car towed home and would really like to fix the thing myself. So here is the story, I just got back from taking the patent bar for no reason other than to satisfy some OLD PERSONS desire to have me have a 'shingle' over my shoulder -I'm a starving film maker-. The little red 914 managed to get me to LA from San Diego, but...
In the morning I turned the key, got a click, turned it again and the car started. NEXT, when I was in LA, again, I turned the key, click, and then on the second turn it started. Made it all the way home, stoped to get a little HEY I'M DONE WITH THE PATENT BAR 'juice' got back in the car, turned the KEY, click, click, no turn over of the engine, click, click.... Is this a quick fix??? Any suggestions for what to look for??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) starter....voltage regulator...starter..?...fuse....(already checked fuses)...pray to the gods? Is this something easy???? or Can I look at my mechanics house grow? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
Oct 16 2003, 11:38 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Before you R & R the starter, try cleaning the cable and the wires that hook up to it. Disconect the battery end before you do this or you could be in for a shocking experence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) To clean the spade connectors get a point file at your locak FLAPS ($3.00) it fits nicley in between the connectors or steal one of your wifes emory boards (for nails)and trim it to fit.
The starter ground strap is mounted at the rear of the trans and hooks up to the bolt that mounts to the trunk pan. If it is the solenoid on the starter, it is almost cheaper to get a compleat rebuilt starter/solenoid than to just buy the solenoid alone. If it a was a voltage regulater issue, you wouldn't have power (the battey would be drained). |
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Boldylocks Turn key, click click click Oct 15 2003, 10:26 PM
GWN7 Test battery? Does it start with a boost?
check ba... Oct 16 2003, 12:11 AM Boldylocks Battery not the problem for sure. Very very strong... Oct 16 2003, 01:00 AM siverson If you don't have a tranny ground strap, that... Oct 16 2003, 03:26 AM Mark Henry After you clean everything and put on a new ground... Oct 16 2003, 07:08 AM Bruce Allert Had the same prob..... cleaned the ground strap on... Oct 16 2003, 07:32 AM rhodyguy the old spade connectors can be very deceptive. ma... Oct 16 2003, 07:44 AM kwales So didya pass the Patent Bar?
That thing can be ... Oct 16 2003, 04:19 PM Boldylocks Cant say the Patent Bar was any better than slidin... Oct 16 2003, 06:27 PM ! In MY experience it could be ANY of the above........ Oct 17 2003, 08:34 AM Boldylocks Its the starter for sure. Things have been cleaned... Oct 17 2003, 03:19 PM ! Tap is the operative word.....the big fucking hamm... Oct 17 2003, 03:29 PM GWN7 BFH's are standard equipment in any tool box. ... Oct 17 2003, 05:38 PM Boldylocks Bannannassssss...
What a joke. So I took the back ... Oct 17 2003, 07:33 PM GWN7 It's simple....your solenoid is rusty :lol:
... Oct 17 2003, 07:45 PM Elliot Cannon Hi,
Tapping works good! I flew a DC-8... Oct 17 2003, 11:11 PM
URY914 The harder you tap, the better it feels, too. ;)
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