In a message dated 8/23/01 8:11:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, dwd@FLTG.NET writes: << Question: Would the starter on a '90 GL just go out all of the sudden, without any noticeable problems before hand? >> Daryl, It sounds like the solenoid is sticking. Get back down there (or reach from the top via long handled hammer) and bang it a few times. Then see if it will crank. Most sticky solenoids can be unstuck that way. Unfortunately, they don't fix themselves. Eventually, they will keep sticking more often to the point that you cannot use the bang and crank method anymore. The corroded wire likely brought the symptoms to the surface. The more juice you have going to the solenoid. the better your chances of getting it to work. Ben T |
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