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Originally Posted by darshie76
any suggestions about what type and brand of multimeter should I buy?
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Like any tool, it's an investment. Eventually, you'll get tired of buying $40 multimeters every 3-4 years because you've found they've crapped out when you go to use them, and go buy an $80 used Fluke that will last forever...
For "one time" use, a $25-40 Rat Shack multimeter is about as good as anything else in that price range, they're all made in the same places anyway. They last a few years. Typically, they go "insane" or just don't work at all one day, so you buy another.
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Originally Posted by darshie76
Walter; probably i will have to change also the ignition switch; you have a good point there (hopefully is just the electrical part and not the mechanical part also)
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Hah. I changed the electrical portion once and thought that fixed my problem. In fact, there was nothing wrong with the switch itself (since re-fitted to the car years ago), it was the connection in the bulkhead and/or the 14-pin plug (which you could have grown root crops in).
You could try just removing the bulkhead plug and re-fitting, as that will likely get a better connection. But the perfect time to diagnose properly and fix correctly is when it 100% stops working, like yours has.
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Originally Posted by darshie76
Is the solenoid something that breaks commonly?
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They can get gummed up with the old grease hardening and stick, especially when cold. Sharp tap with a hammer or a wrench can free them, just like an old VW.
However, the symptom of "clicking" once is exactly the same as insufficient voltage reaching the solenoid from the ignition switch yellow "trigger" wire. If the dash lights dim as well, probably a flat battery.
I had a corroded battery terminal bolt break once. With plenty of voltage, but not enough current, you get "fast clicks" from the (good) solenoid like an airtool...
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Originally Posted by darshie76
Spuggy, the fuel pump always run when i switch from off to on; is a buzzing noise coming from the front right area; and when i asked what was that buzzing, the guy said that is the fuel pump; I haven't heard any other SC so I took for granted that is the fuel pump...another thing to check  |
The fuel pumps do buzz when powered, and that sounds like the right area.
Mine is also not supposed to run when the key is "on", and it does. I often think about just before I fire it up.