1989 Camry Ignition Problem - Help Needed!

[Snaark]

I have a '89 Camry CS (carburettor version) with about 150,000km (90,000miles) on the clock. Recently I have had a problem with starting the car when it is warm. It seems that when the fan is operating when I turn the key it won't start - not even turn over, absolutely nothing! Usually I have to wait for the engine to cool down before I can start it again. This happens completely at random - sometimes it will start and sometimes it won't. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[raymo_k]

I have a '89 Camry CS (carburettor version) with about 150,000km (90,000miles) on the clock. Recently I have had a problem with starting the car when it is warm. It seems that when the fan is operating when I turn the key it won't start - not even turn over, absolutely nothing! Usually I have to wait for the engine to cool down before I can start it again. This happens completely at random - sometimes it will start and sometimes it won't. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Do you have an automatic transmission?

Have you attempted to rap on the starter motor when it won't start?

[Snaark]

Yeah, it's an auto. How do you mean "rap on the starter motor"? Please explain...?