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RE: [T3] Starter Delay


On 19 Apr 2004 at 13:54, Gamboa, Gary wrote:

> I notice when I drive at least 30 miles, when I turn off the 
> car, it doesn't want to crank. Radio is on, lights work, but no
> starter. Even my fuel pump bypass button doesn't work. I turn the
> key about 10-15 times and it finally works.

Starters sometimes give trouble when hot, but this would not explain the fuel 
pump bypass not working. Look for what those two circuits have in common. Does 
the fuel pump bypass come thru the ignition switch, too?

> On short trips, or when it sits at least a couple of hours
> it cranks and starts right up. Is my generator going bad?

This has nothing to do with your charging system.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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