Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 22:04:27 -0500
Reply-To: David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
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From: David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject: Solenoid/starter problem or ignition switch
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I posted a problem recently of an intermittant problem of a very slow
turning starter that I thought might be something in the starter that
was ovaled out based on a post from a while back. Something else
happended recently that I thought might have been the solenoid/starter
popping back out from the flywheel where the starter did not disengage
when starting until I revved the engine a bit. All was well for about a
month of driving and then yesterday when I went to start the van the
starter just kept spinning without turning the engine over. Moving the
starter switch did not stop this and I had to scramble to disconnect
the battery. Maybe something broke in the starter/solenoid assembly?
Since the starter switch is as far as I know original and now has
almost 300k on it I ordered one for under $7 from Busdepot just to rule
that out. I am thinking that I will also take the starter/solenoid
assembly out and use some heavy electrical grease to lubricate the
moving parts. I did this on my wife's 98 Honda CRV when the starter
wasn't disengaging and all has been well. I know a broken tooth on the
flywheel is also a possibility but I have never turned the starter over
inadvertantly while the engine was running so I hope that this isn't
the case. I guess I'm looking at a shotgun approach and will look at
the flywheel as it is positioned with the starter out to make sure that
a broken tooth is not the problem. First thing that I will do is
definitley the switch. Anyone have a similar situation and/or any ideas
to streamline the diagnosis? Happy motoring and may you all have a safe
and happy holiday season.
David Clarkson
90 Westy
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