Possible Starter Issues
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bogart GA
Possible Starter Issues
I have a 95 ZR1 that has intermittent starting issues. At one point I thought it was a VATS issue. Not so sure at this point. I have been chasing the problem for years. Never happens at home despite my attempts to simulate conditions when it does happen. I have installed the key pellet bypass resister but that did not help. Starting to lean toward the starter. When I attempted to start the car today, the security light was off. I heard the fuel pump cycle and the dash lights dimmed ever so slightly when I attempted to start. (New battery). But got no starter engagement at all. Nothing. After about an hour of repeat attempts, which is typical, it finally started. I have a solenoid rebuild kit so I think that is the only logical next step.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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From: Bogart GA
damn I am getting old.... been a member for 26 years. I have not been on for awhile, things have changed.
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Nice to see you are still around. I went back and looked at my private messages and realized I spoke to you a length about repairing the starter back in 2024. You helped me aquire the parts. Thank you.
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That "dreaded no start" is a real pain, isn't it?
I'm pretty sure I did every "fix" one by one. Each seemed to help .. for a while. I finally did replace the starter a few years ago.
I don't remember where I got the Remy starter, but a new one was available a few years ago.
Are you going to rebuild yours or look for a new one?
I'm pretty sure I did every "fix" one by one. Each seemed to help .. for a while. I finally did replace the starter a few years ago.
I don't remember where I got the Remy starter, but a new one was available a few years ago.
Are you going to rebuild yours or look for a new one?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bogart GA
I purchased 2 solenoid repair kits about a year ago. If I recall I think you said something about having to modify it in some way. Possibly shorten the push rod? Although I recall someone saying just to clean up and reuse the old one. Do you recall any of this? Thanks!!!!
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I've always suggested that a person measures the one they remove before assuming what they've maybe bought is just replaced. Glean and reuse sounds good. Do the kits you bought include the plunger? It's been a while.
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Yes it does. Not sure where I got the information for these kits but they should be a very close match. I will clean up and reuse what I can for sure. Do you still have your car?