bad starter ?????
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bad starter ?????
i thought it was my battery because i have to jump it alot so i took it to auto zone to get it tested and turns out the batt is good. so while the batt was testing i told the guy what was wrong
the car wont start so i jump the batt and it starts and i can hear the starter clicking when i turn the key and hes like since your batt. is good your starter is prob. bad :confused: so im like ok how much is a new one 34$$
does this sound like a bad starter or some thing other then that
and if its the starter and i pick one up are they hard to put in i have ramps and my dad is good with cars so could it be a weekend project or have a shop do it
thanks for the help :cheers:
the car wont start so i jump the batt and it starts and i can hear the starter clicking when i turn the key and hes like since your batt. is good your starter is prob. bad :confused: so im like ok how much is a new one 34$$
does this sound like a bad starter or some thing other then that
and if its the starter and i pick one up are they hard to put in i have ramps and my dad is good with cars so could it be a weekend project or have a shop do it
thanks for the help :cheers:
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Re: bad starter ????? (Cory00)
My 86 wouldn't start, turn the key and nothing. Had the starter tested but it tested fine. Ended up going with gut feel and replaced it, no problems since.
You can get a starter cellinoid bypass switch (like $10 I believe) which will let you test your lines down to your starter, just clips on and allows you to start the car for testing.
You can pop the starter out pretty quick, 30 mins or so.
Voth
[Modified by Vothweirdon, 3:52 PM 9/29/2003]
You can get a starter cellinoid bypass switch (like $10 I believe) which will let you test your lines down to your starter, just clips on and allows you to start the car for testing.
You can pop the starter out pretty quick, 30 mins or so.
Voth
[Modified by Vothweirdon, 3:52 PM 9/29/2003]
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Re: bad starter ????? (Cory00)
I had the samr thing happen on my 86. I thought it was a problem with the vats , but it was a bad solenoid. Changed the starter and it's ok now. Not bad job compared to most vette repairs. Be sure to shim the starter for proper starter bendix to ring gear clearance so that it does'nt sound like it's tearing up the starter when it cranks. Best way to do this is to remove the flywheel/converter cover and check to see that you can insert a paper clip between the gear teeth when the starter bendix is engaged (but not turning). I know this sounds complicated but it's not . Some mechanics can tell by the sound if the clearance is correct. Just because you may not have shims under your original starter mount does not mean the replacement will not need them . :cheers:
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Re: bad starter ????? (Cory00)
I have a 95 and had the same symptoms......also thought it was the battery.
If you have a nippon type starter you're in luck. You can check by going to
http://www.autowhiz.com and inputting your corvette info. to get the starter model number and KW size.
Then go to starters and see if you have a Japanese starter. I know this sounds weird, but it's true. Chevy did this on the Vettes from 1992 on.
Next go to http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical...er_rebuild.htm
You will note that there is either a 1.4 KW or 2.0 KW starter in our Corvettes. You will get the size from the previous web site.
Go to a Toyota Dealer and order the parts...positive and negative starter contact rebuild kit....price about $27.
You can also go to http://yotarepair.com/startercontacts.html (don't put in www or it won't work) to see pictures of the very simple repair. Don't use the part numbers on this page, use the ones on the sleeoffroad site only and don't let the dealer sell you anything but those part numbers...trust me.
Average time removing and installing the starter is about 1 hour + 1/2 hour to replace the parts....not bad when you consider a rebuilt starter is over $150. :party:
[Modified by 95BLKVette, 12:25 AM 9/30/2003]
If you have a nippon type starter you're in luck. You can check by going to
http://www.autowhiz.com and inputting your corvette info. to get the starter model number and KW size.
Then go to starters and see if you have a Japanese starter. I know this sounds weird, but it's true. Chevy did this on the Vettes from 1992 on.
Next go to http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical...er_rebuild.htm
You will note that there is either a 1.4 KW or 2.0 KW starter in our Corvettes. You will get the size from the previous web site.
Go to a Toyota Dealer and order the parts...positive and negative starter contact rebuild kit....price about $27.
You can also go to http://yotarepair.com/startercontacts.html (don't put in www or it won't work) to see pictures of the very simple repair. Don't use the part numbers on this page, use the ones on the sleeoffroad site only and don't let the dealer sell you anything but those part numbers...trust me.
Average time removing and installing the starter is about 1 hour + 1/2 hour to replace the parts....not bad when you consider a rebuilt starter is over $150. :party:
[Modified by 95BLKVette, 12:25 AM 9/30/2003]
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Re: bad starter ????? (Cory00)
Cory,
1st check your batt. Need alot of watts to run that system.
2nd check your starter.
You haven't been having any trouble up to now. Soooooooooo.
tony
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[Modified by oldace84, 9:50 PM 9/29/2003]
1st check your batt. Need alot of watts to run that system.
2nd check your starter.
You haven't been having any trouble up to now. Soooooooooo.
tony
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[Modified by oldace84, 9:50 PM 9/29/2003]
