200 10v mc2 no start

[jlagnese at massed.net]

Actually, could some relay have been fried with the
extra voltage?
---- Original message ----

  Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:41:56 -0800
  From: "urq" <urq at pacbell.net>
  Subject: RE: 200 10v mc2 no start
  To: <quattro at audifans.com>
  >It may be that the high voltage is a clue ... 14V
  is definitely on the high
  >side. The first suspect would be the voltage
  regulator, but that wouldn't
  >be expected to lead to a starting problem. I
  would recommend that you check
  >the battery make sure that the cells have
  sufficient electrolyte. If that
  >looks good, make sure the battery terminals are
  properly tightened and
  >corrosion free. Check where the battery ground
  lead attaches to the body of
  >the car.
  >
  >Steve Buchholz
  >
  >-----Original Message-----
  >
  >I started my car this morning.... (saw very high
  voltage after start...not
  >sure if that matters, but 14v and not typical
  even after start to see this..
  >may not be an issue). Ran it for ~5 minutes
  (started easy). Stopped it.
  >Filled windshield washer fluid reservoir up (with
  associated splashing).
  >Went out ~20 minutes later to start the car and
  nothing. i hear the relay go
  >or whatnot, but no crank etc. I have recently
  replaced the ignition switch
  >(electrical portion) with success (so i thought)
  and I'm not thinking it is
  >this piece of the equation. Any thoughts as to
  what to check? should be fun
  >checking this crap on my own.
  >
  >Thanks in advance for your assistance,
  >Hayes
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