On occasion, only after the engine is warmed up, when I turn the engine off, it will not engage the starter any more.
I put it in park, wiggle the key and shifter and try---nothing.
I put it in neutral, wiggle the key and shifter and try---nothing.
One time I turned the headlights off and it started right up; not always the case.
voice from the past
Assuming that you are interested in getting the problem fixed, you may wish to have the contacts in the starter relay checked.
Ray: Isn't this that old TOY problem that can be remedied/checked by having a friend turn the key to the "crank" position while you give the starter a soft whack with a broom handle or a baseball bat.
The smack was often enough to get the open circuit to close and get the car started.
I remember that with my '84 tercel, I think...
Yes.... When I was a factory rep visiting dealerships, whacking a customer's car with a broom handle did not impress customers. Instead, we used multi-meters in order to look a little more professional. One should only use a broom handle, BFH, or swing press if the shop is not visible to customers.
Thanks to both of you.
I'll do that until it can be replaced.
voice from the past
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