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Old 02-24-2017, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Simpler=Better View Post
When was the last time you rebuild the starter?

How's the connection between the starter & battery, and the engine ground?

Up in BC I bet you have a little bit of a corrosion problem.


Good point. Never rebuilt the connection. When the tow truck guy peeled away the rubber boot, the connection points looked brand new. Like shiny brand new. I guess the rubber boot plus the engine cover at the bottom does a pretty good job.

We have lots of moisture to be sure. But a poor connection...would it suddenly manifest itself in a no-start, not even a weak crank situation?

I FORGOT to add...just prior to the stop, my blower fan quit working. I remember when my first GP relay quit on me, I had odd behaviour from the fan too. I wonder if it's connected electrically.

Oh and battery is strong.


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