Re: 87 Coupe GT Starting Anomaly

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Jon W. writes:
> When I turn the key in the ignition to start the car, occasionally 
> there will be a second hesitation before the starter actually turns 
> over.  All the lights will come on, like normal, but for some reason 
> it seems to wait a second before deciding to start.  I has never NOT 
> turned over for me, and once it does it starts strongly quickly 
> so I doubt it's a battery problem.

Assuming that your battery is in good condition and fully charged...

Sounds like either the starter or the starter solenoid is on its
last legs.  Just replace the entire starter and solenoid
assembly.

-Ti
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