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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dgrant3830
Yes, original starter...knock on wood, it still works fine.
I meant the engine.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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black Z06, the jump start only worked once, the first time it happened. Once i got it home I could jump start until I am blue in the face and all I get is this single click from under the car.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by richieice
black Z06, the jump start only worked once, the first time it happened. Once i got it home I could jump start until I am blue in the face and all I get is this single click from under the car.
Then it sure sounds like the starter .... since that is an expensive part I just wanted to be sure before you replaced it that the problem wasn't the battery.

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000C-5
I meant the engine.
I had the top off about two and a half years ago to replace the lifters. While there, had the valves done, replaced the pushrods, rockers, springs and guides.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Last question, if I am getting a clicking sound at the starter... Is there any need for me to check any fuses or relays? If so, which ones and where are they located (under hood or under dash)?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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NO.
If you are certain clicking is coming from starter.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Great Thanks.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Sounds like the solenoid portion of the starter has failed. If its the case about all you can do is replace the whole thing.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Changed the starter this afternoon. 2hrs total. Started right up. Thanks to all!
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Changed the starter this afternoon. 2hrs total. Started right up. Thanks to all!
Thanks for posting the solution. You may have helped out some others.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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My pleasure.. Get this. My buddy uses a mechanics purchasing account at an auto parts distributer.. Mechanics make out well. List for the starter was 240. I paid 95. So not only do they bang you over the head with the labor, but they get the part for a lot cheaper.
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