Fred Porter wrote: >Since I have taken my 87 syncro to the dealer, the weather has warmed and >since the problem (no starting with turn of key, no crank either) seems to >be linked to cold weather, they have not been able to duplicate the problem. > > >I called the dealer with the list suggestion for replacing the solenoid and >he came back with an estimate for $372. He also doesn't believe in just >replacing the solenoid, so he gave me an estimate to replace the starter: > $542 which includes 12mo/12,000mi warranty. > >Is nothing reasonably priced or simple? > Look, when I had my starter replaced, I got a rebuilt one for 200.00, and the labor was approx. 40.00. A friendly local mechanic did it for this price. Perhaps the key word here is "rebuilt". It workd great, though. --Dave To get random signatures put text files into a folder called "Random Signatures" into your Preferences folder.
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