Hi Mike, I'd check to make sure the starter gear is lined up with the teeth on the bellhousing correctly. Hopefully, taking the starter off won't be as bad as with the WBX. If you can get if off, any FLAPS should be able to test it for you. I'd be careful about leaving the key on for a long time, you're sending a boat load of current through your ignition switch, wires, etc. when you do that. A solenoid/motor that isn't moving is basically a short circuit... -jeff mike and shari wrote: > > I converted my syncro to a subie engine and many mornings it won't > start, no click no nuthin. The fuel pump primes each time I turn the > key but not a click from the starter. After keeping the key turned for > quite awhile I'll notice that the solenoid is quite warm, so I guess > juice is getting as far as the solenoid. Why do you think it isn't > making the jump to the starter? Usually after about 5 minutes of > turning the key over and over and jiggling this wire and that it > starts! I've also noted that during the day there will sometimes be a > delay between the time I turn the key and ignition. This is the stock > VW starter. Any ideas? > > Mike G. > > '87 Syncaru > > (with a new tran$mi$$ion!) |
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