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Re: Intermittent No Start
Posted by Tom Rees (more from Tom Rees) on Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:52:17
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00

I have a '91 9000s and have had the same problem for about five years! I
have lived with it by continually cycling the ignition switch (maybe 10
times) until it finally starts normally. There are periods of weeks when it
won't occur too. I can always hear the solenoid clicking when the 'no start'
condition is present. The car has NEVER failed to start eventually ... so
far.

I am convinced that my 'bug' is caused by a starter solenoid with a 'bad'
contactor. It could also be a starter with a bad commutator segment too ....
kinda like russian roulette with the commutator.
I have replaced the starter (with a rebuilt) a few years ago but 'IT'
returned after a few months. Ignition Switch, Battery Cables, Battery and
all connections have been renewed .... the 'bug' is still there!! Another
Starter replacement is coming.
Any other magic ideas are welcome.

Tom Rees
'91 9000SA; 207,000 mi.
Carlsbad Ca


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