2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Maybe A Starter Problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-01-2003, 07:05 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
gazellis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 421
Default

When my 87 GXL has been sitting for a while in the hot Texas sun (over 100 degrees) the starter does something peculiar. I am not sure if it is a problem developing so I thought I would ask.



When I turn the key to start, the starter hesitates for a second then the car starts. So basically I turn the key for a quick moment and I mean maybe not even a second, the car does not crank Then it starts just fine. This only happens when it sits in the heat. If it is hot from driving and I stop at a store or something for a second then come back out and start the car, it does not happen. Very strange.



I thought I would ask if this is possibly a problem brewing that I should look into? I would hate to get stranded somewhere in this Texas sun.



Thanks.
gazellis is offline  
Old 08-01-2003, 08:09 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: California
Posts: 22,465
Default

i think this is due to extra resistance between the ignition switch and the starter solenoid. over time the clutch switch gets old and then you get the hestitation to crank and the clicks and stuff.



mike
j9fd3s is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pistonlessdestruction
2nd Generation Specific
5
06-28-2004 01:55 PM
Daiv Makitsu
2nd Generation Specific
2
07-01-2003 12:53 PM
hr404
1st Generation Specific
17
04-15-2003 01:09 AM
incendui
2nd Generation Specific
12
03-20-2003 08:11 PM
SPEED_NYC
3rd Generation Specific
11
10-14-2002 02:32 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Maybe A Starter Problem



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:02 AM.