> Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 11:39:44 -0600 > From: Keith Adams <keith_adams@transcanada.com> > Subject: Re: [Syncro] The Syncro project arrives... > > Now my van won't start. No click of the solenoid, no engaging of the > starter, no dimming of the lights, nuttin' (battery is still strong). > Could it be the ignition switch? the fuel pump and all kicks in - it > just doesn't seem to make it to the "start" part of the ignition > switch. Wierd. > > Hope everyone had a good weekend. > Keith Whoa... had this same exact thing happen to me this weekend. Stupidly enough I had unpacked my tools to fit in a portable barbecue, and forgot them in my carport. We were parked at a general store on Texada Island, right in front of a family of ice cream eating Francophones. Figured that either the solenoid or the ignition switch was shot, but heard it click once. My battery was good. Wiggled the key in all sorts of ways, nothing. Went on the idea that the solenoid somehow wasn't getting enough juice. Hooked up my jumper cables from the engine block to the negative terminal of the battery to increase the ground... Zoots Alor! It worked... wish I had paid attention in French class more...the French seemed pretty impressed...Got home and cleaned the solenoid contacts and the grounding strap, both looked pretty rough. No problems since, fingers crossed. |
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