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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Newport, Rhode Island Member No.: 7,492 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
I think my starter died this weekend. Everything was fine last weekend when I went for a nice drive. Alternator charging good, new battery, no shorts or bad grounds etc..
Turn key and get the solionid click. I have checked the battery (12.35V) cleaned ground connection and terminals, cleaned connections on starter, cleaned connection to transmission ground strap...every thing looks good. Also I have bypassed the '74 seatbelt relay (a while back) so thats no longer in the starter circuit. Other than the ignition switch (which I am buying a spare to have on hand) is there anything else I've overlooked?? I'm thinking it's the starter and I'm about to buy one. Do you reccomend the rebuilt Bosch or the new high torque ones (lifetime warrenty)? Is there anything I need to be aware of with the high torque unit (i.e. will it bolt right in etc..)? Thanks, Tim |
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'14-X'in FOOL ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
If you aren't comfortable with the screw driver trick you can also try using jumper cables. Wire the switched +12V terminal to the battery or the thick red wire going to the starter.
I would also try spinning the engine manually. It might be in an unhappy spot. I just bought the ebay starter. I've heard a lot of great things about it, can't wait to try it out! |
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