Rust Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 So my 1986 EA82 Auto FWD is having ignition problems again. The strange thing is it only occurs in the morning. I have to twist the key around 20 times before the starter connects. Afternoons are fine, starts right up first twist of the key. Also starts right up after stopping after running. I replaced the ignition a few years ago, when I had similar issues, but it was happening all the time. I have multiple ignitions and starters in my stash of parts, but I'd like to get some opinions before I tear into my steering column again. Anyone have similar symptoms ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I had to bypass the neutral safety switch to get mine to start relieably. Put an ohmmeter on yours. I had 7 ohns intermittently. Even slightly bad contacts are enough to upset the low resistance solenoid circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Thanxs for the tip, I'll take a look at it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Intermittent high resistance connection in the harness between the ignition switch, or the contacts in the solenoid need replacing. There is a thread or 2 about adding a relay, which fixes the high resistance problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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