We did check the ignition switch function repeatedly. It never missed so far as we could tell. I had a new ignition switch to put in, but took it back as it is probably not the problem. Will put the relays in tonight and keep my fingers crossed that the problem is solved.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Nissan starter again - a fix I would still do some checking with a meter on the relay inputs and outputs to see what is happening with it/them, see if your ignition starter switch position is sticking (which might just be energizing the relay that is then sticking?). I don't know how that ignition starter switch works, but it seems like it is a momentary contact switch sort of thing that passes juice to the relay energizing the starter/solenoid, that should release when you release it from start position (and the relay should release too) but maybe not? --R On 9/29/2010 4:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > Yes, good call. I was thinking that the relay would perhaps prevent it from > starting but should not cause the > problem we were having. Not sure but maybe the relay is shorted in such a way > that the power remains on when it > ought not to. IE - not just stuck contacts but bleeding power to a circuit > that it ought not to? > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:03 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Nissan starter again - a fix > > > I was right. > > --R (just thought I would point that out as it is rather infrequent, or > non-existent if my wife is asked) > > On 9/29/2010 12:10 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > >> You may recall my issues with the starter in the 2000 Maxima from a week or >> two ago. I think we have a >> > resolution. > >> After about 3 Bosch replacements, I got them to bring in a different brand, >> just on the off chance that there was >> something wrong with the bunch of Bosch that they had on the shelf. They got >> me a Delco. More money and the >> > fellow > >> at the parts store was still trying to convince me that I should stick with >> the Bosch, primarily because it is >> re-built in the USA while the Delco came from Mexico. Normally I would >> likely have agreed but I was looking at >> > all > >> possibilities and thought to change brands was one more item to cross off >> the list of possible problems. >> >> I am glad I did. The Delco starter came with a copy of a TSB that says, if >> one is having the issues we were, that >> we should change out 2 relays in the car. One is an interrupt relay and the >> other is a starter relay. Not >> > expensive > >> and apparently, a known problem on these cars. Bingo! I have ordered both >> relays and will hopefully pop them in >> this evening and be done with this one. >> >> Randy >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
