Interesting post in view of the one I just sent - in which case my own
solution may potentially be a cause! ...Damned if you do, damned if you
don't! I've had starter relays fail, but not with these consequences. '
Guess I'll order a bunch of cut-out switches. In the meantime, I better
run out to the garage, take the cars out of gear, and put some wheel chocks
in place.
Allen B...
>From: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@APK.NET>
>
>Bob,
>
>If the starter relay spontaneously fails (corrosion or moisture caused), the
>starter will engage. I wouldn't believe it if it hadn't happened to me. There
>I was, alone in the warehouse with my car collection, happy as a lark.
>Suddenly, an MGB 35 feet away decided to start itself. It scared the bejeezis
>out of me. I calmly put my tools away and ran like hell out of there. Went
>home early that night.
>
>Good reason to stop this dangerous practice of parking in gear. Use the
>parking brake to hold the car. if it doesn't work.... fix it.
>
>Jim
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