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82 Vette-Starter Problem?

Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Hi,

82 Vette-Battery, alternator and starter/solenoid are 1 year old. Car sometimes starts and sometimes does not. No sounds at all when trying to start it. Battery was tested and is fine. Any thoughts? Thanks
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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If your looking for something to try,replace the starter solenoid with a quality unit,might work.What your describing sounds like classic solenoid heat soak,but as others have already said it could be many things.
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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The starter is a new Bosch with one year on it. I thought they were a good company. My mechanic told me it was the starter also. I am surprised that a new one failed after only year with about 1000 miles on it. Thanks
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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i would look at the wiring harness that is above the starter .there is a connector there that burns .it could be loose or just bad .
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