Strange Starting Delay

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68conv4sp

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After turning the ignition key to start the car, there is absolute silence for about 2-3 seconds, then it starts as normal. The starter solenoid relay is about 1 year old, and the starter is about 2 yrs old. I have not yet checked the battery voltage, but the motor starts quickly once the delay is over. Any ideas?

 

coupe5.0

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I'd vote for the solenoid, it'd be a cheap fix to try.

 

rbohm

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• Sep 25, 2007

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check your ignition switch. mine just took a crap in my 66 falcon.

 

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ron67fb

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• Sep 26, 2007

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I'd vote for a $10 voltmeter from Radio Shack, a few alligator clips, and do some real testing. Or for some real sparking fun, hot-wire it at the solenoid and see if you still get the delay.

 

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bnickel

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• Sep 26, 2007

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i've heard of something like this that is very common on big blocks and may actually be built in IIRC. i'll see if i can find the info on this.

 

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suki243

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• Sep 26, 2007

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i think its the battery or starter solenoid

 

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bnickel

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• Sep 26, 2007

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found it, there was a delay built in for the 68.5 CJ cars and it's possible that it amy have been mistakenly installed in your car as well. here's a good read on the subject

http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29222&highlight=starter+delay

 

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10secgoal

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• Sep 26, 2007

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I'd try bypassing the ignition to see if it does it also. Give you a better idea of where it could be coming from.

 

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68conv4sp

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• Sep 26, 2007

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Sure wish I had the '68 CJ Big Block. However its just a garden variety 289. Tonight I'll try replacing the started solenoid relay. I looked at the ignition switch and it looks tough to replace as the dash curls under below the switch. I'll look at the shop manual to see if it describes replacement.

 

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ForceFed70

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• Sep 26, 2007

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Another vote for ignition switch... my car started doing something like this just before the switch gave out completely.

 

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68conv4sp

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• Sep 27, 2007

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Replaced the 1 year old, $25, Made in USA starter solenoid switch last night with a new $10 Chinese knock off. Problem solved.