Also check the connection at the starter from the battery. That came loose
on the Black One and I had a similar problem. I even bought a rebuilt
starter from VL before I discovered the problem was just a connection problem.
Gary C
The Black One (now disabled in SLO)
The Red One
In a message dated 5/31/01 2:11:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
solex67@hotmail.com writes:
> Hey Folks,
>
> Decided to drive the 64 1500 into work today as it is a warm and sunny day
> here in SoCal. Everything was fine until I decided to take the car to go
> get
> lunch. As I tried to start the car I heard a sharp click and then nothing.
> I
> mean nothing. The IGN and OIL pressure lights would come on but turn off as
> I turned the key to try and start the car.
>
> There are no headlights or tail lights or brake lights, but the radio and
> map light work. I am thinking fuse or relay or some kind or possibly a
> short.
>
> I was able to push start the car by myself (I am so glad these cars are so
> light!) and drove it home to pick up my joe car. I will probably work on
> the
> problem this weekend.
>
> I will check the fuses first. I hope it is that easy and that it wasn't
> caused by a short. Is there a relay I should check for? How do I
> troubleshoot a short to positive ground if that is the issue?
>
> Anyhow, just looking for ideas.
>
>
> Andrew Murphy
> 64 1500
> 67 2000 Solex
> SoCalROC
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