Re: Off topic auto question

From: George T. Geissinger (ustow@ptd.net)
Date: Sun Apr 15 2001 - 22:54:47 EDT


Don't ever urle out a turning starter!!
If they are drawing too much current (amps) the isn't enough for the coil.
NO START!!
GEORGE!!
----- Original Message -----
From: <Hemipower@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Off topic auto question

> In a message dated 04/15/2001 7:27:16 PM EST, sreill@OPTONLINE.NET writes:
>
> > OK, this is non Dak related but I was hoping to get some mechanical help
> > from somebody. My mother drives a 90 Caddy..The car has been acting up
> > for the past six months..In the past it wouldnt start every once in a
> > while and after a few tries, we let it sit for a couple of minutes and
> > then it starts no prob..Latley is is happening alot more frequently..My
> > guesses would be starter or coil??? Any suggestions?? BTW, battery is
> > brand new.
> >
> Does the starter turn the motor over? If so you can rule that out.
> Coils usually show their ass when hot. More info needed.
>



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