Don't start with me!!!, Starter won't turn... Options

[Carlitos Way]

Hello everyone,

Just trying to figure this out. Starter seems to work fine if the car is warm, but when it's cold (i.e. over night, or after a few hours of rest), the starter won't crank the engine. Not even a "click." Thank god for light cars and push-starts.

I'm suspecting a starter. Any other thoughts or ideas? Also, how difficult is it to replace the starter?

Thanks,

Carlos

[Rand]

Perhaps some frown on tricks like this, but when I had starter trouble, one of the first things I did was use a screwdriver on the starter/solenoid. I put the shank on the hot terminal, then slid the tip forward to tap the solenoid. It cranked. In a couple seconds I ruled out the battery, cables, ground strap, solenoid, etc. My problem ended up being the ignition switch.