Re: [T3] Notch starting problems

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

On Thu, 17 Aug 2000, TOASTEDT3@aol.com wrote:
>
> 
 I got out, poked around all the wires, checked the engine, 
> under dash and the voltage regulator under the back seat.  After pushing, 
> wiggling and testing the wires to the voltage regualtor, I turned the keys 
> again and heard both clicks.  Car started up fine and drove fine the entire 
> way home.  Once home I turned the key a few times and still heard both clicks.
> 
Near the VR, mounted to the seat support, there are 1 or 2 relays. (2 if you
have a rear defogger). One of those relays is the power relay for the ECU
(brain). Check all the wires around it, and make sure the mounting screw is
tight. There should be a brown wire under the mounting screw, going to a
terminal on the relay. If that relay is loose or poorly grounded, the car won't
start.

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Russ Wolfe
http://www.classicvw.org

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