 Won't turn after hot, Where's the thread with the start prob |
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| p914 |
 Aug 7 2011, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None  |
I remember something about grounds separating when hot. (ie hot/cold short)
It will push start. I can hear the fuel pump and the radio and dash lights come on but the engine won't turn. |
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| Tom |
Oct 18 2011, 03:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
For you folks who want to know more about solenoids, you can google ( aeroelectric.com ) for a good explanation of how the starter circuit works. I have asked for the specifications on the key switch from Pelican and we'll see if the stock switch was made to handle 35 amps. The article even points out than many foreign cars have a poorly designed starting circuit.
Personally I am putting in a relay at the relay board to cut down the key switch current for starting from 35 amps to 140 mili-amps. I feel if I don't, it is just a matter of time before the key switch gives up. Not the Ford relay, something less intrusive. Tom |
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| p914 |
Oct 18 2011, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Coincidentally, my 09 HHR SS had the ignition switch go out on it yesterday too. Fortunately it was a warranty deal, but, the car is at my brother's in FLA and he called me at 6 in the morning to tell me that the car would not turn off after he pulled it in the driveway to get it off the street. Ya gotta wonder about all those ignition switches.
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| Razorbobsr |
Oct 18 2011, 05:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(p914 @ Oct 18 2011, 04:21 PM)  I let the car sit for the weekend and tried to start it but no go. So the switch was cooled for about 3 days. Only time will tell. I had the same 'Starting while HOT' prob, I went to a high tourqe starter, 350 on a HOT day, NP. Bob |
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| p914 |
Oct 21 2011, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Wellllll, The issue reared its ugly head again the other day. I finally was able to get it into a shop I used long ago and the issue was 2 fold.
There was a poor solder joint at the battery's positive lead from when I had the engine rebuilt 2 years ago. Second was the Terminal 50 wire from the ignition switch to the starter.. There was a break under the passenger seat relay. R&R and tested and it now works like it should. They had to tear out the seats and console to follow the whole wire cluster to find the short and break. So problem finally solved...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Good thing, because I move to Delray Beach, Florida next week. |
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