Hi all, I've searched through the forums and I think I know what my issue is but just want to bounce it here:
My '02 Ody won't start after sitting for a little while. Turning the ignition key to "On" and waiting for the fuel pump to pressurize before attempting to start lets me hear the starter motor spinning away like a happy camper. Wait about five minutes and try again - the van fires right up.
From the other threads I can gather that the Bendix solenoid is not pushing the starter's gear onto the flywheel. If this is the case, I'm going to try to remove the starter and lubricate the solenoid arm.
Couple of questions:
1) Is there a tutorial on removing the starter anywhere? From what I can see I just have to remove the wires, remove two bolts and it should come right off. But, it looks like I may have to remove the battery and maybe some radiator hoses as well... any suggestions?
2) What they of grease can I use in the starter solenoid? Can I just spray WD-40 in there? What about on the gears?
3) Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Sunil
My '02 Ody won't start after sitting for a little while. Turning the ignition key to "On" and waiting for the fuel pump to pressurize before attempting to start lets me hear the starter motor spinning away like a happy camper. Wait about five minutes and try again - the van fires right up.
From the other threads I can gather that the Bendix solenoid is not pushing the starter's gear onto the flywheel. If this is the case, I'm going to try to remove the starter and lubricate the solenoid arm.
Couple of questions:
1) Is there a tutorial on removing the starter anywhere? From what I can see I just have to remove the wires, remove two bolts and it should come right off. But, it looks like I may have to remove the battery and maybe some radiator hoses as well... any suggestions?
2) What they of grease can I use in the starter solenoid? Can I just spray WD-40 in there? What about on the gears?
3) Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Sunil