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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Can anyone tell me what this is? I am very limited on what I know about under the hood with cars,more of an electronics guy. But i'm doing this from my phone So im not sure if I did the link right.


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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Sounds like starter to me?
How fresh is the battery? Cables all tight?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Sounds like the starter solenoid clicking. Many times the starter is bad but it may be loose battery or starter cables.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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another one for starter/solenoid
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Sounds like a pretty solid knock, more than just the solenoid. Almost like the bendix is hitting the flex plate instead of engaging and allowing the starter to turn.

Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
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I was thinking starter as well, I removed battery and cleaned terminals still the same.
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Originally Posted by cadwiz_89
Sounds like a pretty solid knock, more than just the solenoid. Almost like the bendix is hitting the flex plate instead of engaging and allowing the starter to turn.

Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
Im not sure what im looking for :| I know im horrible
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Maybe just try to turn the engine by using the serp. belt. You shouldn't have to move it very far, just enough to let the starter engage.
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Originally Posted by cadwiz_89
Maybe just try to turn the engine by using the serp. belt. You shouldn't have to move it very far, just enough to let the starter engage.
Ok I turned it until I heard a click, hesitation on first key turn then it started right up
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Charge your battery up real good then try it
If it keeps doing it replace the starter.

Disconnect the battery first when you do it.
2 bolts it drops down. There are some wires attached so dont let it rip them out. Easy repair
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That could mean a few things:

damaged flex plate outer ring gear
damaged starter drive gear
damaged bendix
solenoid getting ready to go down for the count

Does this happen often? Does the starter grind at times?
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Charge your battery up real good then try it
If it keeps doing it replace the starter.

Disconnect the battery first when you do it.
2 bolts it drops down. There are some wires attached so dont let it rip them out. Easy repair
This is gonna sound bad but idk if im even looking at the starter >.<
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Starter under the motor passenger side. Behind the exhaust manifold.
Maybe someone has a diagram or photo of theirs, dont have a vette.
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Originally Posted by cadwiz_89
That could mean a few things:

damaged flex plate outer ring gear
damaged starter drive gear
damaged bendix
solenoid getting ready to go down for the count

Does this happen often? Does the starter grind at times?
It just started few days ago, went to crank it and click, this is my DD as it gets better mpg then my Tahoe
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At least you know that you can get it to start if you have to, but probably gonna need a starter/solenoid replacement. Got any mechanically inclined friends that will work for beer?
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Any that's recommended? And I have a local Garage that's been doing work on my Families vehicles for 30 plus years. I will take it to them, I get great deals last time I had my tires rotated and balanced it was free of charge
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Originally Posted by Touchton94LT1
Any that's recommended? And I have a local Garage that's been doing work on my Families vehicles for 30 plus years. I will take it to them, I get great deals last time I had my tires rotated and balanced it was free of charge
If you are happy enough with them working on your car, I would let them select the starter.
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Thanks for the feedback guys! The vette is on the shelf, hopefully on the road again soon!
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A very common problem with the Nippondenso starter
are the 2 copper battery lugs and the copper disc
on the solenoid plunger pit and make poor contact.

You can purchase them for around $20.00 on Ebay Motors.
Search for 94 Corvette starter solenoid.

Here's a video describing the repair.

http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/densoparts.html
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