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1978 Fiat 124 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Click, Clutch.
Mileage: 113,500 miles.

Asked on August 15, 2011

Fiat starter issue

I am better versed on American cars and my 78 Fiat Spider is givingn me fits. It has ran fine for several years but developed a starter issue lately. I have installed a rebuilt starter with new solenoid and it started & ran fine until operating temp and then the tach goes to 0 and engine dies. It starts again and same thing, then next time it just clicks when key is turned. So I rock it in 5th gear and it starts & then does same thing again but then bendix gear starts to stay engaged to flywheel....any ideas? Starter and flyw. gear teeth are not in bad shape.
Avatar Asked by spidersteve78

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Replied on August 15, 2011

Check the starter relay if it has one, also clutch switch and ignition switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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