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Re: Circuit Breaker???

To: Gonaj@aol.com
Subject: Re: Circuit Breaker???
From: Bill Saidel <saidel@camden.rutgers.edu>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 19:32:07 -0400 (EDT)
On Thu, 3 May 2001 Gonaj@aol.com wrote:
> HELP!  Is there some circuit breaker hidden in a '76 MGB?
> 
> I have been having a recurring problem with mine.  Occasionally I will try to 
> start it and nothing.  No sound of a solenoid, no lights, no power to the 
> fuse block.  Leave it for a few hours and go back it will start fine.  I have 
> checked the bat when this happens and there is voltage at the terminals but 
> nowhere else on the car.  I have tried giggling the ignition switch, turning 
> it off and on repeatedly but nothing seems to work but to just let it set.
> 
> Could use some suggestions.
> 
> George

George, I'll second Max's comments. I had that problem for about 2 weeks
last summer...random starting of the car, even immediately after charging.
I cleaned the battery posts, tightened down the cable connectors tight and
that problem hasn't re-occured.

Bill Saidel
'76B

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