On Tue Feb-26-2013 08:01, Eric Hutchins (1:218/150) wrote to Roger Nelson:

 EH> Re: Problem report

> I have a friend with a 2002 (or thereabouts) Pontiac,  She is afraid 
> to turn engine off when she goes anywhere because of the following:

> 1. The engine only starts on the 2nd attempt
> 2. When going somewhere, and shutting the engine off, the car has to
> sit for about 30 minutes before the engine can be restarted.

> This is a new one on me.  We originally thought it might have
> something to do with the chip in the ignition key, but that didn't 
> solve the problem.

 EH> Roger, I am not sure if this is your problem, but I had a truck
 EH> that would have to sit for 30 minutes after driving before it would
 EH> restart. 

 EH> It had to do with the spring in the starter getting too hot. It
 EH> needed to cool down before it would engage the starter again.

I'm just now remembering that my ex had that same problem with her Impala and
because it was out of warranty, would cost her $500 to put a shield between
the starter and the engine.  One shade-tree wanted to wrap the starter in some
kind of heat reflecting material, but she never had it done.

 EH> Just a thought... 

But a good thought.  Thanks.


Regards,

Roger 
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