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Subject: Starter not working
From: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 07:13:44 -0300
Hi!!

I have a 1980 MGB LE.

I was out touring this weekend and when I tried to start up after a 
roadside stop, it would not do so.  There were no previous problems with 
starting.  It push started Ok and it ran Ok during the 60 mile drive 
home.  It is sitting in the yard and again it will not start.

When I turn the key, there is no clicking from the solenoid and no 
indication of power reaching the solenoid.  Interior lights and headlights 
are bright.  Interior lights do not dim when the key is turned.  I cleaned 
the battery terminals and ground strap mounting point on the body.  All 
battery cells have sufficient electrolyte.

What should I look at next?

Thanks
Preston

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Betti Ann & Preston Smith, Head of St Margaret's Bay, NS, 
prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca
1962 MGA 1600 MK II, 1980 MGB Limited Edition
2002 Damon Challenger 335, 1993 Nissan Altima (Toad)
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8

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