sailonbear
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- Jun 7, 2009
I'm having a problem with my 92 940 Turbo wagon. Occasionally, it won't re-start after driven for awhile. It doesn't seem to be a starter/battery/ground problem. The problem seems to be in a circuit that prevents power to the starter. The inline fuel pump does come on. Lights do not dim when turning the key as would happen with a battery/starter/ground problem. Starter will not turn at all. Does not turn slow or attempt to turn. After cooling down the car will crank and start normally. Seems to be a heat related problem. Never does it when cool/cold. Also, sometimes while starting, the start circuit hesitates before starting. I will turn the key and nothing happens for a second or two. No dimming of the lights etc. that would show a battery/starter problem. Just a slight hesitation then cranks at normal speed and starts. Seems like something is interupting the circuit for a second.
The car did get a little low on coolant awhile back due to a leak at the reservoir. Problem seems to have gotten worse recently. I changed the coolant temp sensor thinking that that could have been the problem.
I have poured some water over the engine and radiator to speed the cooling process and that seems to have helped but that could have just been my imagination.
Could it ba a relay in the start circuit between the ignition switch and starter? I haven't tried to jump the starter to see what would happen. Will try that next time it does this.
The car did get a little low on coolant awhile back due to a leak at the reservoir. Problem seems to have gotten worse recently. I changed the coolant temp sensor thinking that that could have been the problem.
I have poured some water over the engine and radiator to speed the cooling process and that seems to have helped but that could have just been my imagination.
Could it ba a relay in the start circuit between the ignition switch and starter? I haven't tried to jump the starter to see what would happen. Will try that next time it does this.