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Heavensheros

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« on: February 02, 2010, 03:33:00 AM »
where is the starter solenoid located on our cars ?
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Chopchop

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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 09:15:00 AM »
I think it's on top of the starter.

The starter is at the back of the engine up kind of high near the firewall.  I was lying on the ground looking at mine last night and I was thinking, "They obviously wanted to make it a witch to get out when you've got to change it."

I would think the only way you could get the solenoid out is by pulling the starter.  If you could get it out without pulling the starter then you have amazing patience and very thin hands.

Again, I'm not 100% sure that's where the solenoid is but that's where the wires run to and it looks to me like there's a solenoid up there (from what I can tell lying on my back looking up).

Maybe another member can chime in if he knows for sure?

I hope this helps.
Dave
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Heavensheros

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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 05:07:00 PM »
just looking at push button start for funzies to ad a little uniqueness to the car
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1992 Capri XR2
RocketMan VAF adaptor
Accel wires
Irundium IX
2.5\\" Thrush exauhst
Rocket Chip
Rims
H&R Lowering Springs
Tuner FX Racing seats
Gauges w/ A-pillar gauge pods
Accel superstock coil
FMIC

drbob

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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2010, 02:48:00 AM »
I'd like to have the start button thats on the last series Mercedes SLR.  It is under a hinged flap on the top of the gearshift.  So you flip the flap with your thumb and press.  It is pretty cool.
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bryanknight

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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2010, 10:07:00 AM »
yes the start soleniod in on the starter and its helps a little if you remove the battier and the plate is sets on to get to the bolts a little easyer but its still a bitch either way lol
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grasshopper

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2010, 07:36:00 PM »
Just pull the whole starter motor out its not that hard...3 main bolts from memory.
I'm installing a Honda S2000 starter button at the moment that I purchased off eBay for $25.
Hopefully that will fix that annoying start problem. The only difficulty I'm having is mounting the Honda button in the Capri.
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grasshopper

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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 07:59:00 PM »
Whats wrong with your solenoid?
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