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Old 06-10-2017, 09:16 AM
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Default Starter does not activate once in a while

Hey Gang

Need some wisdom please...here's the scenario. This has happened twice in about 400 miles (6-8 weeks apart) and the exact same scenario.

Drive about 10-15 miles. Car is at full operating temperatures.
Pull into get gas (yes on both occasions)
After filling up hit the switch and nothing from the starter. No noise, no click, no nothing...silent. When I hit the switch I see the lights dim a pinch so I know it is sending current to the starter.
All other electrical functions properly.
The volt meter at this moment reads like 9 volts.
Let sit. First time was 15 minutes. Today was 10 minutes.
Fires right up.

Here's what I have done:

After the first occurrence got a new battery.
Tested the alternator - tested fine.
After today check the power and ground cables. Cleaned ends all good.
Went out for another ride today (only difference didnt stop at a gas station) got her good and hot and restarted MANY times just fine.
While driving the volt meter shows 14 +/-

Any thoughts on next steps (beside not going to gas stations...hehe)?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff
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