A chattering solenoid indicates either a bad battery, or a bad connection in
the heavy current circuit, or even a bad connection in the operate wire for
the solenoid (BT, DT).
Usually jump-starting, or leaving the jump cables connected for 20 mins,
should boost a flat or bad battery such that it cranks over better than
before, even if it still isn't enough to start. If it had no effect you
could have a bad connection, but are you sure the jump cables were good?
Halfords in the UK (car parts store) sell jump leads with aluminium 'wires'
and the croc-clips just crimped on. The aluminium limits the current that
they will carry and the crimps usually go bad quite quickly, meaning that
clipping them on does nothing at all, particularly when you try to draw much
current.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Josef Kurtz <kurtz@helix.mgh.harvard.edu>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 2:43 AM
Subject: its been cold in boston, and now she won't start
> greetings all. after digging out of the ice and snow pile, i went to
> start up the B and she wouldn't go.
>
> the engine tried to turn once (pretty pathetic), and then i was gretted
> with the repeated chattering of what i believe to be the solenoid.
>
> i tried using the truck to jump the car, even letting the battery charge
> for over 20 minutes before trying. still, no luck.
>
> i would really appreciate any help, and soon, because i recently changed
> it over to Mass. plates and it needs to get its picture taken (for
> insurance).
>
> help me obi-won, you're my only hope!
>
> thanks for the help in advance,
>
> joe kurtz
>
>
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> jkurtz@alum.mit.edu
> PhD Candidate in 200? kurtz@helix.mgh.harvard.edu
> Program in Immunology 1979 MGB: Nikki
> Harvard Medical School "Safety Fast!"
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