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Date:         Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:49:01 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
Comments: cc: Tom Salicos <Tom@SALICOS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <43A6EDDB.5010200@verizon.net>
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After thinking more about your post ...

Is the starter making "Grinding" noises or "Cranking" noises?

If Grinding noises, then, again, the ignition switch doesn't sound suspect. If it's making cranking noises without starting then the ignition switch DOES sound suspect.

Mike

Mike Collum wrote: > Tom, > > If your starter is making grinding noises it sounds like the ignition > switch, and its start position, are working. > > Maybe it's that old subie conversion flywheel problem. > > Mike > > > Tom Salicos wrote: > >> Last weekend I replaced the starter on my '87 Syncro because of >> occasional grinding sound and no start. Still have the problem. >> I thought I'd try an ignition switch next. What is a good brand, >> source, and are there any special tips for a DIY'er? >> >> Thanks >> >> Tom Salicos >> '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 >> >


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