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Date:         Tue, 26 Aug 1997 00:14:57 +0200
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From:         "J.W.Briër" <hrps@PI.NET>
Subject:      Re: '87 Syncro Westie Starting problems

> It sometimes starts with the key and sometimes we need to
> push start it.  It is *very* intermittent.  When it does not start, there
is no
> starter noise.


Looks like the solenoid is not getting the current thru to the starter
motor.
Do you hear a 'click' when trying to start, but no movement in the starter
motor?


In the past I disassembled one (it is bolted onto the starter motor, so you
have to get the whole thing out). Took the solenoid apart, cleaned the
contacts. I think I turned the brass contact wiper over so it uses the
'clean' side. Never had a problem after that. I don't know if that is still
possible on your model (mine was a '70!)


Jan Willem Briër,
Consultant, The Netherlands.
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