[DML] Re: unusual electrical issue

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I understand the lights stayed on but I have seen situations where the terminals on the battery were corroded and things worked until you tried to draw a heavy load. Besides, it can't hurt to check and doesn't cost anything. Diagnosing without actually seeing the problem and examining the symptoms is difficult. The first guesses are going to be off the mark but sometimes I get lucky! I have also seen batteries that seen fine till you draw a heavy load, then they suddenly seem like a connection inside opens like a switch. Since the battery is the foundation of the entire electrical system it is as good a place to start as any. Besides, when was the last time anyone looked at it? My guess is a bad connection on the alternator, starter, or ignition column. When looking for a problem sometimes you stumble across other things that may not be THE problem you are looking for but will become a problem in the near future.
David Teitelbaum

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Martin Gutkowski" <martin@...> wrote:
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> It is unlikely to be the battery because that wouldn't cause the engine to quit, and he says his lights still work. The cutting out AND the inability to crank sounds like the power supply to the ignition barrel is dropping out.
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> Martin
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> From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@...>
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> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:57:38 
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> It could be anything between the battery and the motor, including all of the things mentioned. I would start by removing the battery and cleaning the connections. I would also fully charge and load-test it. If it is over 5 years old just replace it. Next would be a through visual examination of the wiring harness especially in the area around the starter and the alternator.
> David Teitelbaum
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold" <hmcelraft@> wrote:
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> > It could also be the ignition switch (106679) - not the column lock but, the wiring connection to the lock. Check to see if the switch mechanism is coming loose from the lock. Internally it could be shot too.
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> > Harold
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> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, KiwiDean@ wrote:
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> > > On occasion, my motor cuts out and will not turn over (starter motor  
> > > completely dead).  The instrument panel shows no lights which seems to  indicate 
> > > no battery power at all, yet internal lights and headlights are still  
> > > working okay.  After a while, power comes back to the instrument panel and  I can 
> > > start the car.  Anything in particular I should check?  
> > >  
> > > Dean
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> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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