Date: 1 Sep 2004 14:33:02 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: 96 9000 aero (Intermittant hard starting on hot days)
On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 03:41:00 GMT, Scott Moe <scottdmoenospamast.net> wrote: > Dave, > The problem turned out to be 1. a bad fuel pump and 2. a loose connection on > one of the contacts in the ign switch. Having two simultaneous problems explains why the symptoms didn't make entirely a lot of sense. > The rivet connection on the contact > was loose and it burnt to contact tip. Heat seemed to cause the switch to be > more problematic. I changed it and all is well now. OK, yes, that is logical that heat would make that problem worse. Remember, right below that switch, is the catalytic converter. Thank you very much for posting your findings, it helps all of us if we see this problem again. Dave Hinz