"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote
> In the meantime, so he won't get stranded, tell him to put
> the key in
> position II, and slam the driver's door or smack the dash
> on the left
> side of the steering wheel. The relay will activate long
> enough to prime
> the fuel system (he'll hear it run) and the engine will
> start when he
> turns the key to START. Vibration will keep the relay
> sparking until he
> shuts it off, or it may run perfect depending on the cabin
> temperature.

IMO this description of how the "smacking" temporarily
solves the problem is superior to past ones. I think
understanding the mechanism of this temporary solution helps
folks having the main relay problem.

I'm sold, anyway, speaking as someone who values clear
technical writing.