A public thank you, Mueller to the rescue |
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A public thank you, Mueller to the rescue |
Robnxious |
Aug 25 2018, 09:30 PM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
I was swinging by the East Bay today to pick up a relay board I bought from Mueller on here, and sure enough, I stop to grab a coke since I was running about 15 minutes early, and the car wouldn't start when I get back. Call Mike and he comes out, we finally get the car started and head back to his place since he thinks it's the starter. He pulls the one off the build he has going, and hoists my car up and changes it for me. And when I tried to pay him more for the help he gave, he told me forget about it.
Mike, I just wanted to say sincerely, thank you my man, I owe you big time. Made it home, and didn't stall. Now, it wouldn't start after I had it sit for awhile, but I'm thinking Mark Henry's solenoid fix is up next on my list. Thanks for being a life saver, and I will be getting that new starter to you post haste |
Coondog |
Aug 25 2018, 10:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Stand up guy for sure...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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marksteinhilber |
Aug 25 2018, 10:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Member No.: 15,057 Region Association: Southern California |
I was swinging by the East Bay today to pick up a relay board I bought from Mueller on here, and sure enough, I stop to grab a coke since I was running about 15 minutes early, and the car wouldn't start when I get back. Call Mike and he comes out, we finally get the car started and head back to his place since he thinks it's the starter. He pulls the one off the build he has going, and hoists my car up and changes it for me. And when I tried to pay him more for the help he gave, he told me forget about it. Mike, I just wanted to say sincerely, thank you my man, I owe you big time. Made it home, and didn't stall. Now, it wouldn't start after I had it sit for awhile, but I'm thinking Mark Henry's solenoid fix is up next on my list. Thanks for being a life saver, and I will be getting that new starter to you post haste Clip on a remote starter switch and leave it connected with trigger in engine compartment. This will save you until you finally chase down the bad connection or find it somehow related to the ignition key switch. I still have my spare trigger there. |
Mueller |
Aug 25 2018, 10:50 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I was swinging by the East Bay today to pick up a relay board I bought from Mueller on here, and sure enough, I stop to grab a coke since I was running about 15 minutes early, and the car wouldn't start when I get back. Call Mike and he comes out, we finally get the car started and head back to his place since he thinks it's the starter. He pulls the one off the build he has going, and hoists my car up and changes it for me. And when I tried to pay him more for the help he gave, he told me forget about it. Mike, I just wanted to say sincerely, thank you my man, I owe you big time. Made it home, and didn't stall. Now, it wouldn't start after I had it sit for awhile, but I'm thinking Mark Henry's solenoid fix is up next on my list. Thanks for being a life saver, and I will be getting that new starter to you post haste Nice meeting you today Rob, It was no big deal working on your car..it did give me motivation to get that Quickjack lift I've been eying so tonight I printed out the spec sheet for the model I want and stuck it onto the fridge for the wife to see (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Don't worry about replacing my starter, I gave you an old unit so no biggie, I'll test this one before I throw it on my car. I did notice the solderless terminal (yellow wire, was a tad loose on the male tab on the starter, I did crimp it a bit. What I was thinking about doing to mine now is to splice into the yellow starter wire and add another solderless terminal to one of the other tabs. I know they go to the same spot on the solenoid however this would give you more surface area for the current with 2 terminals. No work on my 914 today, I went back into the house and watched some cheesy romance movies with my twins and am now cleaning up the garage...so much cr@p! PS, my neighbor Mike that you met brought home a brand new CRV Honda after dropping off his van to the dealership. Nice thread about the relay board: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=226061 |
Mueller |
Aug 25 2018, 10:51 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I was swinging by the East Bay today to pick up a relay board I bought from Mueller on here, and sure enough, I stop to grab a coke since I was running about 15 minutes early, and the car wouldn't start when I get back. Call Mike and he comes out, we finally get the car started and head back to his place since he thinks it's the starter. He pulls the one off the build he has going, and hoists my car up and changes it for me. And when I tried to pay him more for the help he gave, he told me forget about it. Mike, I just wanted to say sincerely, thank you my man, I owe you big time. Made it home, and didn't stall. Now, it wouldn't start after I had it sit for awhile, but I'm thinking Mark Henry's solenoid fix is up next on my list. Thanks for being a life saver, and I will be getting that new starter to you post haste Clip on a remote starter switch and leave it connected with trigger in engine compartment. This will save you until you finally chase down the bad connection or find it somehow related to the ignition key switch. I still have my spare trigger there. Good idea! |
arkitect |
Aug 26 2018, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
Mike is one of the good ones here.
I wish he was closer to me to give me his insight on my project. Dave |
Robnxious |
Aug 26 2018, 09:18 AM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice meeting you today Rob, It was no big deal working on your car..it did give me motivation to get that Quickjack lift I've been eying so tonight I printed out the spec sheet for the model I want and stuck it onto the fridge for the wife to see (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Don't worry about replacing my starter, I gave you an old unit so no biggie, I'll test this one before I throw it on my car. I did notice the solderless terminal (yellow wire, was a tad loose on the male tab on the starter, I did crimp it a bit. What I was thinking about doing to mine now is to splice into the yellow starter wire and add another solderless terminal to one of the other tabs. I know they go to the same spot on the solenoid however this would give you more surface area for the current with 2 terminals. No work on my 914 today, I went back into the house and watched some cheesy romance movies with my twins and am now cleaning up the garage...so much cr@p! PS, my neighbor Mike that you met brought home a brand new CRV Honda after dropping off his van to the dealership. Nice thread about the relay board: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=226061 I think that starter MAY still be good Mike, I am leaning more to the hot start issue, since the more I think about it, EVERY time that the car has trouble starting like it did yesterday, is after it's been out running for awhile. I ordered the solenoid last night when I ordered the starter (which I just got notification that I was successfully able to cancel). When I got home, my mother in law was waiting for me, having volunteered me to set up her new phone and transfer all the settings, so got done w/ that around 5, so I never got to my list of things to do in the backyard. Yesterday was just one of those days where nothing goes the way it's planned, but it all works out in the end. I think I am going to look into that remote starter option too. I really need to fix this, or limit my drives to ones where I never stop the engine until I get home! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Thanks again Mike, I truly appreciated it! |
worn |
Aug 26 2018, 10:07 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,290 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Clip on a remote starter switch and leave it connected with trigger in engine compartment. This will save you until you finally chase down the bad connection or find it somehow related to the ignition key switch. I still have my spare trigger there. My switch is the end of a wire. I touch it to the battery post. Crude it is. |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 26 2018, 10:42 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Mueller is one of the good guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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Mueller |
Aug 26 2018, 12:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Clip on a remote starter switch and leave it connected with trigger in engine compartment. This will save you until you finally chase down the bad connection or find it somehow related to the ignition key switch. I still have my spare trigger there. My switch is the end of a wire. I touch it to the battery post. Crude it is. I think I have you beat....for my V6 conversion and other plans down the road I cut out my rear trunk floor so I can just reach in there with a screwdriver to short out the hot terminal with the starter terminal |
cali914 |
Aug 26 2018, 03:05 PM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
Clip on a remote starter switch and leave it connected with trigger in engine compartment. This will save you until you finally chase down the bad connection or find it somehow related to the ignition key switch. I still have my spare trigger there. My switch is the end of a wire. I touch it to the battery post. Crude it is. I think I have you beat....for my V6 conversion and other plans down the road I cut out my rear trunk floor so I can just reach in there with a screwdriver to short out the hot terminal with the starter terminal Yeah I feel like i am getting to old for all this crawling on the ground back yard wrenching. LOLOLOLOL> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
914bub |
Aug 26 2018, 03:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
Yup. I picked up a free 1.7 core engine he was giving away. Hell of a nice guy. Wish I was closer to him especially with his current project going. When I bought my wife's 2007 Pilot the first thing I thought was man I'd like a Honda V6 in my 914. Can't wait to see that in person.
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