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Subject:Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
From:Tom Hargrave
Date:Wed, 9 Oct 2013 21:43:16 -0500

A bad starter solenoid.

Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:36 PM
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Subject: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX

Tonight as I was about to leave a friends house - I turned the key to start
the engine. The started engaged for a second - then the engine bucked, and
then the starter began to run away. Turning the key off made no difference.
I had to disconnect the battery to stop the starter.

I borrowed a hammer,and a flashlight and whacked the starter - No Joy!

I've never run into this problem before. Being it was night, I couldn't do
much. I still don't have my beloved Bentley, so a bit handicapped on the
troubleshooting.

Anyone have any idea what this could be about??

Thanks,

John