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Subject:Re: Starter problems
From:Jason
Date:Sun, 29 Jun 2014 23:54:49 -0400

Buy a bosch and be done with it....

Jason
On Jun 29, 2014 11:32 PM, "Tony Collins" <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Paul
> What makes you say that?
>
> A little more, I checked the battery. I'm getting 12.3v at the posts. With
> ignition key at the on position I get the same at the alternator.
>
> Any leads welcomed. Any others with autozone starter experiences? Dealing
> with that particular store has also been frustrating.
>
> Thanks
> Tony
>
> On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:00 PM, Paul Freese <freese.paul@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Sounds like a bad ground situation to me.
> >
> >
> > On Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:56 PM, TCollins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm having starter problems. First problem is that it is a replacement
> from autozone the 3rd actually in year and a half. It worked 3 times
> yesterday when first installed. now is just click. Bushing was replaced and
> is properly seated. Engine spins by hand freely. I can push start the van
> and drive it.
> >
> > I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank
> clink clank no spin. Only click wen trying with the key.
> >
> > Was there someone that mention having an extra starter that was good?
> >
> > I'm in Delaware this is a 85 tin top
> >
> > Frustrating...
> >
> > Thanks
> > Tony
> >
>

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