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Old 11-26-2010, 03:43 PM
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New ignition, still intermittent starting

1996 2500 125,000mi. When turning the key I have power to everything until I start to turn it over then nothing. I does work intermittently and seems to have a sweet spot. I replaced the the ignition in the steering column and it improved, but still has the issue. Thanks
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Try rebuilding your starter?
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Not yet, that's my afternoon project tomorrow. I just found it a little strange it got better with the new ignition. Thought it may have been a relay.
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I see that you are new to the forum. If you haven't already read about the larger starter contacts. Will last much longer than the stock ones.

http://startercontacts.com/

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LB-R90SS

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Probably not related but.....on my first gen it developed a similar issue. If the steering wheel was all the way up it would not start. Lower the wheel and all was well. Bad wires in the column is all I could figure.
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When you plugged in the new ignition switch, did you have a good look at the connector to make sure all the terminals fit the pins snugly, and that there were no signs of overheating?
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