[DML] Re: Starting Problems

[jtrealty@xxxx]

We need to define "ignition problems". The symptoms you are describing 
are "starting system problems". If the motor won't crank and the car 
is dead you don't have ignition problems. Load test the battery. Clean 
and inspect ALL of the big connections from the battery to the 
alternator to the frame and to the starter. Pay particular attention 
to all grounding straps and their conections to the frame. Make sure 
there is no paint under the lugs and everything is clean, shiny, and 
tight. If you feel the car "pulling back" when the A/C comes on or the 
cooling fans start and stop the Fanzilla does eliminate that by 
sequencing the cooling fans on and off. If you still have the Dusey 
alternator it is recomended that you upgrade to a larger Motorola or 
Delco. The "acting funny" you noticed earlier could have been caused 
by the bad conection causing the voltage on the ignition system to 
drop affecting the smoothness of the engine. (This is the best I can 
do by "Remote Diagnostics".) Cheap insurance these days is one of 
those jumper battery packs. I bought one at Costco for $55 and not 
only has it saved me but when I go to car shows it is always easier to 
help someone without having to "jump" from the car. The first time you 
use it and save a tow it pays for itself! 
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "skipper landry" <sk1pper@xxxx> wrote:
> what are the recommended "fixes" for the ignition breakdown.
> mine left me stranded and had to be towed 170 miles home on
> sat night!! (i was nothappy). i noticed it acted funny earlier
> in the day, and progressively got worse. a rain front came
> through then cold dropping 25 - 30*. after sitting for a few
> hrs, i went to leave and she clicked like a starter 
> problem. then i herd a *pop* and the car lost ALL electricity!

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