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Starting problem
For a few months, I have had a problem engaging the starter. Sometimes I will turn the key and the starter engages the first time. There are other times, I have to turn the key off and try again, sometimes four or five times. Since the starter was still the old style, I went ahead and put a new one in. This has not fixed the problem of it not always turning over the first time. What could cause this problem?
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9 Replies
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Series 60 or 8V-92
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Series 60
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R4 starter relay, <$40
or keyed ignition switch, <$40 from Prevost
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Thanks Don! I will order a new one tomorrow.
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I carry one in the bus just in case
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Also, could be the 3 position front/off/rear switch above the engine on the side of the electrical box. Again, call PrevostParts.
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The next time it does it get out the tester and verify continuity. My first guess is the rear 3 position switch.
No sense throwing money at it for parts that are still good.
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The rear start toggle switch in the engine bay gave me issues like this a couple years ago. I replaced mine and never had an issue since.
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Do the gauges and other lights come to life when you turn the key but the starter does not engage? If so, the key switch is OK.
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