Re: 3 gen starter problem

mg wrote:

> 3 gen
> 
> Starts fine when cold.
> 
> When hot, nothing. Seems to draw current (lights dim). Push starts 
> easily. Once cooled, starts fine again. Starter? Solenoid? Relay?
> 
> Replacement starter: Bosch or NSA better?
> 
> tia
> 
> 
It's not yer starter at all, it's yer instrument cluster. The temp gauge 
is sending a false "hot" signal to the cut relay which is on the wall by 
the driver's left leg.

Remove the relay and jump the connection to the starter. No more problem.

m