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Ignition Switch or Starter? 200 1992

posted by  Spiralquest on  Mon Apr 28 15:08 CST 2008
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Greetings,

I've searched the forums and FAQ but can't find a close match to what my 1992, 240 wagon is doing.

Basically it will crank right up when cold, but when hot (after driving say fifteen minutes)it will often crank once or twice then "catch" and make a kind of loud, unpleasant dying noise like maybe the starter has gotten stuck and stopped in mid crank. After waiting several minutes, and after a few more tries cranking, it will generally, though somewhat reluctantly, start.

Does this sound more like a starter problem or an ignition switch issue? Or something else entirely?

Thanks for all the help.

Andy







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    Ignition Switch or Starter? 200 1992

    posted by  Jac912 on  Tue Apr 29 01:29 CST 2008
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    Assuming the battery is good I'd replace the power wire to the starter with a good quality cable before doing the starter. Should be replaced eventually anyway. Not the ignition.








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    Ignition Switch or Starter? 200 1992

    posted by  B.C. on  Mon Apr 28 19:18 CST 2008
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    Probably the starter. Engine heat more likely to affect that than the ignition switch.

    Odd starting "catching" can be one result of old/weak ignition wires, and/or failing spark plugs.

    Just a few ideas.

    Good Luck,

    Bob

    :>)






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