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Strange starting problem: relay? 850 1994

posted by  dick on  Sun May 20 11:03 CST 2007
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Seems heat related as problems goes after cooling a short time.

Symptoms: can hear clicking of relays but starter will not kick in. Have replaced micro switch on transmission gear shift. PNP also replaced and not typical symptoms. Could this be relay related such as overheated relay that cools or ignition switch?

Appreciate input and thanks,

dick








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    Strange starting problem: relay? 850 1994

    posted by  dick on  Sat May 26 13:59 CST 2007
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    The problem apparently was the ignition switch electrical portion. Key also works more easily, so believe this was it.

    dick








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    Strange starting problem: relay? 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be jeffery47 on  Mon May 21 02:38 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    It's possible. I would also check the battery connections and the ground for tightness, corrosion. That is a cheap check, so it's worth trying. Starting is the biggest demand for a battery system, so if there's a bit of an issue, it could show up there.

    I assume the battery is new/charged too.

    There are no CEL codes, also, right?







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      Strange starting problem: relay? 850 1994

      posted by  someone claiming to be ksg on  Mon May 21 07:02 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      I second this, especially in warmer weather when resistances increase. Sometimes the outside of batt cables looks ok but there is damage inside/underneath.








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        Strange starting problem: relay? 850 1994

        posted by  dick on  Mon May 21 12:29 CST 2007
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        Will double check that battery. It is essentially new, but cable connections do build resistance. Had that problem with (get this) a '53 chevy. Replaced cables and never another problem.

        No codes either, so maybe simple??? Thanks, and will report back.

        dick







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