[aclug-L] Re: Non-Computer Question: Seeking Honst Auto Repair Shop

[Nate Bargmann <n0nb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

* David Carmichael <dec2955@xxxxxxxxxx> [2006 Feb 24 07:51 -0600]:
> I have a '97 Ford Taurus which has been acting strange..
> 
> When trying to start the car, the starter will not turn over, the head 
> lights do not even dim!
> There is no 'CLICKING' or other sounds coming from the starter!
> 

No clicking most likely means the solenoid is not kicking in.  When hot
the coil windings can behave in strange ways.  At one time there were
shops that would rebuild starters, alternators, and the like.  Like
full service stations, they are rare these days.  

At one time Fords had a seperate solenoid on the inside fender so it
could be easily replaced.  Your lights not dimming means that the
problem is an open circuit and not a short.  An open winding in the
solenoid seems the most likely culprit.

The cheaper alternative is to get pull-off starter from a salvage
yards.  Yards vary in service and parts quality and prices are
typically 1/3 to 1/2 of new price.

HTH,

- Nate >>

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