For those listers who helped me out, and those of a curious nature,
I returned to my car late at night (after waiting over an hour for the bus
- it took me home in 8 minutes - now you know why I have a spit...)
Anyway - I thought I'd insert the key to see if any magical angels had
miraculously fixed my car while I had been away.
To my surprise the oil and ignition light came on... then I turned the key
and they went off - and then glowed very dimly again.
Oh well, no joy, so I turned it off. Tried a couple more times (like about
10) - and the lights came on again... mysterious...
After startling the neighbour next door with a loud "woo-hoo" - I thought
I had better try and get the car to actually turn over. So I got out the
jump leads - bypassed the starter solenoid.... vroooommm... back to life.
There is current at the 2 small cables that go in to the sides of the
solenoid when I turn the key - so Ive ordered a starter solenoid from the
local motor factor place in hope that this is the problem.
Incidentally, the light going dim after turning the key stopped after I
disconnected the 2 small cables from the solenoid.
Until tomorrow I shall suspiciouly be starting my car from under the
bonnet with jump leads....
Tally ho,
James
1977 Pimento Red Spit
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