On Mon, 12 Apr 1999, Hutmacher, Greg wrote:
> ...Finally, out of frustration, I took a metal prybar and jumped the two
> terminals on the starter solenoid which caused the starter to turn. So I
> knew the starter was good. Immedeately after this, just for grins, I tried
> the key again and, guess what. It started! Did my shorting the two terminals
> on the solenoid cause it to suddenly start working? Over the next several
> hours, I periodically tested it again and again and it works fine...
> What does it sound like the problem is? I was thinking about replacing
> the solenoid just to be safe.
My thoughts? Odds are replacing the solenoid would cure the problem. But
there's a good chance that the cure will have had nothing to do with it
being a new solenoid. I would suggest disconnecting the battery, then
thoroughly CLEANING all terminals at the solenoid. I know you said you
checked them; if by checking you also meant cleaned them up, then I
apologize for misunderstanding. Just the cleaning alone might take care of
the problem.
--Andy
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