I didn't catch the previous posts so might be repeating. Check the voltage at solenoid when ign switch is in start position and no cranking. If voltage ok ( 10-13V) then problem in starter, probably solenoid. If voltage low (and battery is ok) then problem is in ignition switch or wiring to solenoid. >Ok, this problem with my 87 Syncro goes back a while. When I initially >posted about the cold starting problem, where the idiot lights come on, and >a faint humming is heard from the engine compartment, but no starter >selenoid click or starter crank, just silence when the engine is cold, the >Does the List have any suggestions about this problem? > >later, >porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil >relax and spin >87 syncro > > > John & Dianne Brigstocke Unionville, Ontario (Canada) 93 SE Black/Tan MCA, Trillium Chapter 86 Westy brigstoc@astral.magic.ca
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