Starter question?
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Drifting
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From: Denville NJ
Starter question?
What are the signs of a starter going? Does it go gradually or all of a sudden you're stranded? The reason why I'm asking is that I'm having trouble with warm starts. The engine turns slowly and seems to barely start. The first startup in the morning is crisp but after that, the starts are sluggish. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Pro
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From: York PA
Re: Starter question? (CG77VETTE)
I've had trouble with the starter solonoid not engaging everytime. You had to hit the ignition switch several times but it would turn over at normal speeds. I also in my camaro had a dead spot on the starter. The only way I could get the thing to turn was to smack it with a hammer. I've never had one turn very slowly unless there was a bad connection or a battery cell issue. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Las Cruces NM
Re: Starter question? (Glock'94)
Mine went gradually, well as gradually as could be over a 2 day period. It never actually went completely, as I replaced it when I was fairly sure it was on its last leg. I replaced the batter first as most, not all, starts were very sluggish, as if the motor was just getting to hard to turn. The battery didn't make much difference, so next in line was the starter. If your battery is good, go for the starter. I was suprised how easy it was to change, it looked like it would be a pain, but it was done in a couple of hours and that includes b.s.'ing around and cleaning the one I got of my parts car. It looks like that big thing won't come out that little bit of opening, but all I had to do was angle it right and unbolt the bolt that holds the little bracket that holds the fuel filter on.
Drifting
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From: Las Cruces NM
Re: Starter question? (85 Dave)
Once we were fairly sure it was the starter, we didn't turn the car off until I had picked up the one off the parts car (it was already off to get to other parts before) and we brought it to the auto crafts center to do the work. After a day and a half, it was getting near impossible to start.
Melting Slicks
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From: X
Re: Starter question? (CG77VETTE)
In the industry, the problem you’re experiencing is called "hot soak." After you turn the engine off, the starter sits and soaks up engine heat and is a dead player when you hit the key. Usually, the solenoid is the guilty party, but the wire running between the battery and starter can also be the culprit. To verify that the solenoid is the problem, run the car long enough to get it up to normal operating temperature, then park near a garden hose or bucket of water. Turn the ignition off and wait the appropriate amount of time to cause a hot-start problem. When the engine doesn’t spin over, douse the solenoid with water to cool it and hit the key again. If it cranks over, you have your answer.
