200 10v mc2 no start

urq urq at pacbell.net
Thu Nov 12 08:41:56 PST 2009


It may be that the high voltage is a clue ... 14V is definitely on the high
side.  The first suspect would be the voltage regulator, but that wouldn't
be expected to lead to a starting problem.  I would recommend that you check
the battery make sure that the cells have sufficient electrolyte.  If that
looks good, make sure the battery terminals are properly tightened and
corrosion free.  Check where the battery ground lead attaches to the body of
the car.

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

I started my car this morning.... (saw very high voltage after start...not
sure if that matters, but 14v and not typical even after start to see this..
may not be an issue).  Ran it for ~5 minutes (started easy).  Stopped it.
Filled windshield washer fluid reservoir up (with associated splashing).
Went out ~20 minutes later to start the car and nothing. i hear the relay go
or whatnot, but no crank etc.  I have recently replaced the ignition switch
(electrical portion) with success (so i thought) and I'm not thinking it is
this piece of the equation.  Any thoughts as to what to check? should be fun
checking this crap on my own.

Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Hayes
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