87 5kcstq random non starting problem

[Sze Hui]

I didn't see the original message - does the key turn when it doesn't start?
If it doesn't, then mine did the same thing a while back - had to replace
the ignition lock cylinder.

Sze
87 5kcstq
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Swann" <bswann at worldnet.att.net>
To: <quattro at centurytel.net>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 8:45 AM
Subject: 87 5kcstq random non starting problem


> [I have an 87 5000cstq that has a randomly selective non-starting
> problem...Joe]
>
> Almost sounds like the ignition switch problem that I just resolved.
>  Switch was cranking the engine but sometimes not providing + to track
> 15(IGN etc.).  The problem was intermittant, mostly happening after the
car
> was warm - guess the switch heated up, but I thought it was a fuel
pressure
> problem.   I had been looking for problems everywhere else.
>
> I bypassed the switch Saturday, until I was able to source and replace the
> switch yesterday.  I have not had any problem since, despite my attempts
to
> recreate it.  (knocking on wood)
>
> Ben
> '87 5kcstqw  (x2)
> '85 4kq
>
>
>