Date:         Tue, 5 Jul 2005 23:48:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric Olson <mountainroad@RMI.NET>
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From:         Eric Olson <mountainroad@RMI.NET>
Organization: Music of Many Worlds
Subject:      Re: Ignition switch - no start
Comments: To: Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@pobox.com>
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Tim Demarest wrote:

> > . . .  wigging the key/ignition switch get you a start?

Doesn't seem to be affected by any extra motion of the key itself.  I'm
not sure there is any correlation to temperature either.  Sometimes
after sitting a while it just cranks like there is nothing wrong.  That
can be after a few minutes or a few hours.

> > . . . .  start with cleaning the connections at the battery
> terminals. . .  connection at the starter, . . . body grounds at
> battery and tranny.

I'll certainly do that, thanks!

> > . . . Does it always start when cold, but get iffy when hot?

Sometimes it refuses to start after sitting over night.  Some times
after sitting a few minutes after driving for miles and miles.

Appreciate your tips!

Eric