Hey Dale, and thanks. Yes, it was due to the fact that I was still
getting the grinding noise when using the remote starter that got my
attention. By doing so, I was eliminating the ignition switch and the
corresponding wire to the starter (which I had previously suspected was
the culprit).
However, your suggestion of checking the positive cable is interesting,
but I wouldn't know how to check it other than visibly, which it appears
to be in excellent condition.
Ideas?
R. Ashford Little II
www.geocities.com/ralittle2
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale [mailto:tpdwinch@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 5:36 PM
To: R. Ashford Little II
Subject: Re: Looks like I'm stumped
Ashford
While using the remote starter did you get the grinding that has caused
you concern? If not then try turning the crank at different position and
use the remote starter to start the engine. If you don't get any
grinding then look to see if your wiring from the ignition has
deterated. You may have to use a good meter to see if it is suppling the
needed amount of current.
A friend had a similar problem. Come to find out that the positive cable
to the starter was to small a gauge to support the current draw.
Dale
"R. Ashford Little II" <ralittle2@mindspring.com> wrote:
Dan, we met at the SEVTR last fall, and it was a pleasure to meet and
greet you at that time. You were also kind enough to spend a few
minutes with me on an issue I'm having with my starter. I'll try to be
brief, but basically the issue remains.
Problem: Occasional starter grinding
Things done in past: 1) replaced ring gear that was backing off
flywheel
2) replaced starter with high
torque variety from TSI
3) main ground appears to be in
good shape
Last thing I suspected: I believed I had pretty much eliminated all
possible areas except a possible faulty ignition switch or wire.
Things I did yesterday: I was adjusting my valves and using a remote
starter. It dawned on me that I was bypassing the ignition switch. So
now I'm left with no more ideas as to what the problem might be.
It has been suggested by another list member that my starter may, for
some reason, be slightly out of alignment or too close to the flywheel.
He suggested that I loosen the nuts a few turns to see if this makes any
difference. That has not been tried yet. But aside from this fix, what
may be the issue, are there other areas that I should look to?
Stumped in Atlanta,
R. Ashford Little II
www.geocities.com/ralittle2
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