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Not Starting
Hello,
Help. My 1972 280se 4.5 does not start. Here it goes. Battery: OK The lights in dash OK. Ignition light on. Turn the key to position 3. nothing dead, but all lights on just no start. The fuel pump is humming, so it is working. So what can be the problem? cK |
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Can you hear a click from the starter? Possibly a bad solenoid (which is right on top of the starter) - happened to my 4.5 and I used to whack the starter with a hammer until I got tired of that, found a good used one for $15 at the junkyard (off a 420) and put it in.
Just give the starter a good 2-3 taps with a hammer and see if it starts.
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Current: 2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee" 2018 Durango R/T Previous: 1972 280SE 4.5 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi" 1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k |
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Yeah and the solenoid will stick worst in winter than summertime. Typically a good bash with 2x4 and/or rubber hammer will loosen it up. Friend of mine carried a rubber hammer in his BMW for 2 years dealing with a sticky solenoid. Sooner or later you will have to replace the starter and solenoid unit.
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Good points. No I can not hear a click.
cK |
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try the hammer then check neutral safety switch
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
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Dang, ya'll are wizards...
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from "Bondo Virgin" to "wizard" in less than a month....think I could put that on my resume?
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
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In case of a borderline neutral switch, first try rowing the shifter back and forth several times and/or starting in 'N' instead of 'P'.
Happy Motoring, Mark
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Thanks for the good tips. I will try these out when the wether here in Boston gets better,
cK |
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