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Elliolli
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Joined: December 29, 2003
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Location: Seattle
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 Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:46 pm Post subject: Solenoid |
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I just bought an 87 Syncro. The guy I bought it from said, "the only reason it won't start is if the solenoid is stuck...just hit the solenoid with a screwdriver and it will start right up." 3 or 4 times in the past 4 months I have had to do exactly that. Sure enough it starts right up. Why does this happen? What do I need to do to fix it? Should I replace the solenoid?
Thanks
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earthmuffin
Samba Worm Farmer
Joined: September 24, 2003
Posts: 1542
Location: In the shower..........peeing!
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Sounds like you need a new starter. The solenoids can get worn out and won't engage the starter. A lot of times, as in your case, it is an intermittant condition and a little love tap is all it takes to free it up so it works again. It will probably get more frequent. Buy one of these and you'll be happy. 
http://www.busdepot.com/busdepot/view.jsp?model=44&category=13&group=83&prodgroup=-1 |
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Stanagon
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Joined: July 11, 2003
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Location: Boston, MA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Beware, doing a starter on a Syncro is a real bitch of a job. The gas tank is right above the starter and removal is really difficult. I would recommend going with a new Bosch unit and waiting until the motor needs to come out, if you can. It is much easier to pull the starter when the motor is out the way.
I had a starter on my '87 Syncro that would work occasionally and installed an additional relay (Ford-type) back at the starter that helped for awhile. Eventually that ended up not working either.
I sold the van with a non-op starter. Fortunately it was easy to pop-start.
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