Re: 105 Starter Troubleshooting

["Paul Irvine" <pi@domain.elided>]

W.B. Peale wrote:

>After noticing an intermittent problem with my starter (very slow
turn-over)
>a few months back, I replaced it with a rebuilt unit.  Now I am having a
new
>problem.  When cold, the starter will not disengage after the first
starting
>attempt.  That is, it continues to turn the engine over after the key is
>rotated back off the "start" position.  I have to then disconnect the
>battery and try again.  Ususally it works on the second or third try.  Once
>warm - no problems during the day.
>Does this sound like solenoid, ignition switch, or other?


Had that problem once too - sticking solenoid. You can take it apart and
clean it up with some emery cloth.

Paul Irvine  - Antioch CA
72 Spider - 79 Sprint Veloce - 82 GTV6
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