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I purchased mine over seven years ago as a daily driver and one concern was the safety of my wife. The only trouble of any consequence since I have had it, is that which at present is keeping it in its garage, while a top metal top radiator tank is fabricated, for me to put back in place. At no time has the car not got us safely home. I have experienced many exotic cars, and in no way would I prefer anything to the SVX I am running as our daily driver. Cheers, Trevor. *<)
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Congratulations KuoH. Incorrect advice concerning the intermittent starting problem experienced by many, has concerned both myself and Beav for a long time. The band aid fix of adding slave relay, so much posted about by a pretender of authority, has unfortunately had a lot of publicity. How did this ever become referred to as a "heat-soak" problem ? Here we have details regarding the proper fix, which should most certainly be included in the how too stuff. We must make sure that this happens.
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I replaced mine about a year ago, and found the same situation of the rear switch cover coming off. My security screw was not loose though, so I cut a small notch in the head of it with a dremmel and cut off wheel, then used a flat head screwdriver. I too replaced the security screw with a regular allen bolt. Good thing to, because im starting to get the problem intermittent again.
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I was going to ask about removing those shear-head bolts if they hadn't backed-out on their own. Is there some special tool, or is the "cut-a-slot method" the only way out? As I recall, the only tool needed to pull the ignition switch on my old Mustang was a stout, straightened paper clip. How times have changed. To you folks who've replaced the starter motor or ignition switch only to have the starting trouble return within a year, I'd sure suspect some other problem. dcb |
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I just want to bring this thread back and say thank you to Kuoh for doing it all. I just today got my ignition switch from the dealer and got some M8-1.25 bolts from the hardware store. After some fussing with the screws holding that last steering wheel cover plate on, I managed to get everything loose and replaced the switch. Sure enough, once put back together the SVX just starts the first time, every time.
This is the definitive fix for the intermittent start problem, guys. Needs a how-to or something!! Just so people don't go digging in all the wrong places. |
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Plan B, anyone? Thanks, dcb |
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Plan "B"...
B for Bosch! Same trouble with both my SVX's and designed a relay system with a Bosch relay that has been a real blessing for me. ALWAYS starts like a dream!
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Well, we definitely have two camps here: To add a relay, or not.
I've not read up on the "heat sink" thing, and I'm not nearly accomplished enough to go jury-rigging the ignition, but wouldn't mind if someone could explain in layman's terms. And if there's some other fix, y'all, please post it up. Thanks, dcb |
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Seems I'm having the same problem. the starter clicks over and over before finally cranking. i just had it rebuilt, and i added a 1 gauge ground wire to the starter.
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Last edited by kwren; 06-09-2008 at 06:05 PM. |
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One Arm Bloke. Tell it like it is! 95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels. 97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls. 04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls. |
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Thanks for the relay diagram. Questions:
1) What is the fault that this relay cures? 2) Is this relay something I should be able to buy at an auto parts store? dcb |
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Fitting the relay removes this high current flow off these switches, so they only have to carry about 0.1 Amps to work the relay. The recommended relay is the Bosch 30 Amp relay, used for headlights/horn, that is readily available at any Auto store. Way to go. Harvey.
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One Arm Bloke. Tell it like it is! 95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels. 97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls. 04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls. |
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Fitting a slave relay which draws the minimum of current will work, but the contacts involved will remain faulty and could deteriorate further, so that they do not conduct at all. In which case the trouble will reoccur and will be final. That is why both Beav and myself regard this as a band aid fix, rather than the best answer, which is to find the fault and fix it. At that point a slave relay could still be used as belt and braces, if desired.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Don't think it is contacts...
even though it sure acts like bad contacts!
In my case I replaced the ignition switch with a new one and did not change my inability to get the engine to turn over. The only contacts involved are in the ignition switch. In my case a new ignition switch. The intermittent starting only occurred when the voltage applied to the starter was registered as between 8 and 9 volts. Continual monitoring the starting operation revealed 12ish volts at times… the times it actually started… and about 8-9 volts… the times it wouldn’t start. This all happened with a constant 12 volts coming to the ignition. 12 volts to the ignition switch but turn to the start position and about 8+ out. This happened with no voltage drop between the power in and the starter out terminals. I have to admit I stayed confused about that. I Still am. I could find out why but my Bosch relay circuit works so GREAT, why would I. If I could get a new SVX, I would probably go right to the parts store and get a Bosch relay and put it on that car to start with!! Every cloud has a silver lining and my silver lining was the Bosch relay. I have started my car at least a thousand times since I did this and it never started any better the day it was born. People that don’t think this is kosher should just sit around and click for a while when their car starts doing that. Another option is to sell the car on EBay. My silver car had that problem when I purchased it and we did drive it home from Colorado with no problem. (Remember, we pray a lot ) A few days later that happened to me and I went right over and got a new starter from NAPA.. Of course, that didn’t help, but it did explain the footprint that was in the driver’s door when we flew to Colorado and picked it up! My Claret looking one started doing the same thing! What are the odds? My goal is the help people and if it happens, I am a happy camper. Take care, Keith |
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