Date:         Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:28:50 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
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From:         Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 Starting Issues
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4FEBC765-DE68-48E4-80FF-7884FABF9EF6@comcast.net>
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Yeah I agree Eric.

But it’s hard to do online.  I do think , well it’s my stock answer to electrical problems , checking ground path good start

Ab

> On Dec 12, 2023, at 2:07 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I sure hope we can help Steve out.  And, it is so good to see Steve posting to the list.
> 
>        Last time I emailed Steve he used his expert lock and key skills to talk me through a sliding door handle repair.  He is our list key expert.
> 
> I still use all originally cut keys by Steve on both my vans.  Though I’m less picky these days and am ok with not having a glove box key for the 84.  Though I love the ones Steve made me for my 85!
> 
> Now electrical people lets get him sorted!
> 
> Eric Caron
> 
> 
> 
>> On Dec 11, 2023, at 7:27 PM, Vanagaudi <vanagaudi@GMX.DE> wrote:
>> 
>> You may check the ground wires from engine to chassis and from battery
>> to chassis. Probably there is sufficient current missing to pull in
>> starter. In case starter had pulled in there is a switch attached to
>> solenoid which closes circuit to the starter motor.
>> 
>> In case engine runs free without starter pulled in but starter is still
>> turning, there is something wrong with that switch attached to solenoid.