car wont start after cruising around

[sheetmetaldan]

This has happened to me about 3 times now. After driving around for an hour or more if I make a stop and shut my car off when i`m ready to go again I turn the key and get nothing,if I wait around 5 minutes or so it starts right up. I have tried putting it in neutral suspecting the neutral safety switch may be the culprit but it didn`t make a difference. This has only happened on warmer days could it be a ballast resistor getting ready to fail?

 

[moparleo]

Do you run headers? If so, check the wires to the starter. Make sure they are all tight and that the starter is not getting overheated by the exhaust.

 

[sheetmetaldan]

Yes I have a set of Dougs headers the wires should be away from them.I will inspect them and check connections just to make sure. I have never smelled any wires burning.

 

[moparleo]

They don't have to smell. When electrical wiring or connections get hot,they generate a lot of resistance in the circuit. This will in turn not allow enough voltage to pass thru to the starter and will act like a low battery until the wiring cools off. That is why if you wait a while it will start.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I agree most likely the starter is getting hot , it could be a bad relay but I doubt it