Dan,
I had the exact same problem on my 240Z and it was the solenoid.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Neuman <dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 1:04 PM
Subject: engine won't start tap tap it starts!!
> Hello All,
> I have a problem with my car (surprise surprise). Sometimes when I
> try to start it nothing happens. I hear a click the voltmeter goes from
> ~13.5 to ~8 volts. but nothing happens. Tap the starter a couple of
times,
> tap the solinoid a couple of times and it starts. Last night I did this
and
> when it started I saw a blue flash from the starter area. When the car
> first did this I thought it was a ground problem but now I don't think so.
> If it was a ground problem why would tapping the starter fix it??
> So, do I need a new starter?? Which one is best?? Has anyone tried
> the fancy starter Dean sells??
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
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