Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
08-19-2004, 07:57 PM
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
I just read that again, though I saw a 4" pipe, not 4', but had both
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
08-19-2004, 07:57 PM
#12
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
I just read that again, though I saw a 4" pipe, not 4', but had both
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
08-19-2004, 07:57 PM
#13
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
I just read that again, though I saw a 4" pipe, not 4', but had both
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
takes. Metal on metal is jumping the solenoid connection, banging is a
brush.
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> I would take the tow truck driver at his word, and say that he did
> jar a stuck brush loose enough to make it work, kind of like the Fonz
> would kick the music box. Like your start is full of crap if you sunk it
> in pond, or it is worn out and needs replacing. At ten years, your fuel
> pump will be giving up, same thing works, kick the tank.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lanceandrew wrote:
> >
> > '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> > full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> > battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> > stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> > or so). Car started right up.
> >
> > He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> > imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> > this trick.
> >
> > He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> > starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lance
08-19-2004, 08:07 PM
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
Just use a pointed stick...
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
08-19-2004, 08:07 PM
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
Just use a pointed stick...
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
08-19-2004, 08:07 PM
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
Just use a pointed stick...
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
08-19-2004, 08:07 PM
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Re: Poking Starter w/Metal Stick?
Just use a pointed stick...
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/fruit.txt
Lanceandrew wrote:
> '96 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Seemed like my battery was dead despite having
> full electronic power....car would not turn over.....called AAA. Tested
> battery, seemed fine....the guy told me to turn over the car while he took a
> stab, are sharp punch at the starter with a metal stick (1" narrow pipe of 4'
> or so). Car started right up.
>
> He said I have a "dead spot" in my starter...and it's likely to go anytime? I
> imagine that's true. Just thought I'd share this with others....had no idea of
> this trick.
>
> He told me to do this, it has to be "metal on metal"? metal stick poking the
> starter. Anyone know on a technical level what's really at work here?....
>
> Thanks
>
> Lance
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