Can this be right?
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Can this be right?
Been having trouble starting my 7 and have been trying to rule out any problem with the starter since it's only 1 1/2 years old. so i figure i'll try to replace the battery cables, but i'm not sure how to do that and electrical stuff creeps me, so i called the garage across the street and the guy tells me the cables don't wear out. (???) that can't be right can it? does anybody know how i can do this myself? without starting a fire or electrocuting myself? she's a '85 GS with less than 80,000 miles on and the starter only has about 7000 miles on it. i just replaced the plugs and distributor cap, filed the gunk off the ignition rotor, but still when i turn the key, it grinds though starts eventually. any thoughts, hints, suggestions would be helpful since the people at the garage aren't. thanks!
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Try turning the ignition key slower, when going to the start position. Mine will grind sometimes when i turn the key too fast. If you are having to file your contacts in the cap and on the rotor, it may be time to replace them.
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Originally Posted by peejay
That's entorely coincidence. The ignition switch is a simple on/off switch, as is the starter solenoid. Turn it fast, slow, doesn't make a difference.