Re: 83 UrQ no start

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Bob,

>Yup.. its been 10 days since my last donation to the higher ups...

Sounds like time to me.

>
>Its my '83 TQC, lately it started a new trick where I turn the key and
>absolutely **NOTHING** happens.  With the exception of the buzzer and the
>correct dash idiot lights, the starter will not engage whatsoever. No
>click, no dimming lights, no draw on the system at all.  Any clues?

Ignoring the clues in the next paragraph, this could be:

-       ignition switch not providing starter juice in start position

-       solenoid intermittently open

The easiest thing to check is juice in the start position, since the wire
is readily accessible under the steering wheel.  If the switch is providing
juice, it sounds like the solenoid is on vacation.

>
>I am able to pop start it no prob.. and when its having an 'episode' I
>can put it in gear ,and roll it a little (VERY little) and try again, and
>usually the starter will kick in. (not enough data to verify this, but
>twice that seemed to be the case.)
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
>
>BTW, batter etc all up to snuff... even took of the wires on the
>alternator and shined them up.... when it does crank, it cranks normal,
>not slow...
>
>Bob
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Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL