Re: [T3] Sticky Solenoid

["Mark Healey" <marksvw@healeyonline.com>]

On Sun, 23 Jun 2002 09:20:29 -0600, Jim Adney wrote:

>On 22 Jun 2002, at 22:06, Mark Healey wrote:
>
>> My solenoid is starting to stick intermitently.  Now is not a good
>> time for me to be messing with the car.  Is there a way (other than
>> the hammer) to stretch it for another month or two before I have to
>> replace it.
>
>Sticking on, or sticking off? Are you sure it's the solenoid?

I turn the key and hear the starter whirring without the motor
turning.  I get out and tap it with a hammer and it works.  I assume
it is the solenoid.


Mark Healey
71 FI auto square
71 FI manual square
marksvw@healeyonline.com



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