In a message dated 7/4/2004 1:15:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
KINGALIONZ11370@aol.com writes:
> I have also noticed a problem in the starter solenoids in Bricklins. I am
>
> not sure as to why but lately I have been having to replace more and more
> of
> them at the shop. The most recent one had actually kinda exploded (the
> bottom
> metal piece was broken away from the plastic housing). Others I have had
> to
> change because they would stick in the start position and continue to try
> to
> start the car whether you had the key in the ignition or not.
My car has had a lot of problems with solenoids in the past. When you
replace it, don't assume that a "new" solenoid will be fully functional: often
they
are not any good, due to age or whatever reason.
George #220, 670
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