Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 16:11:45 -0400
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
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If the solenoid definitely clicks when you turn the key, the ignition
switch and the switch at the shifter are probably OK.
The next question is whether the battery is low or if there is a poor
connection in the main starter-battery circuit. A voltmeter is very
helpful here; everyone should have one along in their van.
The most difficult but also most important test is the voltage at the
starter solenoid while cranking (or trying). If the voltage at the
solenoid connection to the big battery cable drops to less than 6V while
trying to crank, there is a bad connection between there and the battery (
assuming the battery voltage holds up above 10V or so.)
If you get good voltage going into the solenoid, check it where it goes
from the solenoid into the starter. If that is also high, the solenoid is
not making good contact, even tho it moves mechanically. The only thing to
check to be sure of this is that the starter body voltage stays near zero
while cranking. If not there is a bad ground connection between the
engine/transmission and the body.
Most of these tests can also be done with a simple 12V test light if no
meter is available.
Good luck,
Larry A.
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 8:09 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Yes, automatic, no remote starter.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 18, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Rob M <becidarob@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm guessing it's an auto other wise you'd push start it. Have a remote
> starter switch? You could bypass the ing switch & it's assorted wiring.
> >
> > Rob
> > becidarob@gmail.com
> >
> >> On Apr 18, 2015 3:55 PM, "Jeremy Stovin jjstov@yahoo.com [wetwesties]"
> <wetwesties-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Getting AAA to drag Lola home. But cannot figure out why she worked
> great all day, but tried to start her after parked for 20min and nothing.
> >>
> >> Battery seems to be fine.
> >> Starter replaced last year.
> >> I hear a click back at the starter but no turnover.
> >>
> >> Previous problem that is likely related. Since the new starter, turn
> the key, one turn, pause and then it turns again and starts no problem.
> >>
> >> Any ideas!!?? Anything that can get me started before the tie truck
> gets here?
> >>
> >> Note just filled the tank,
> >>
> >> Jeremy. 87 Westy
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
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