Problem with my starter!
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '14
Problem with my starter!
I had to take my starter off today and when I took the small wire off I sheered the stud that it attached to. After looking hard and trying to get the stud out I gathered that the stud was attached internal and would not come out. Does anyone have a quick fix that I can do? Can I solder the terminal to what is left or will that cause problems? Can this be disassembled and fixed? 
Melting Slicks
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Just from looking at the solenoid it looks as if it is a non rebuildable one and you arent supposed to take them apart.
However if you can solder your signal wire to it I dont see why it would give you any trouble unless it came off. Or you can probably buy a new solenoid for ~40$.
However if you can solder your signal wire to it I dont see why it would give you any trouble unless it came off. Or you can probably buy a new solenoid for ~40$.
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Just from looking at the solenoid it looks as if it is a non rebuildable one and you arent supposed to take them apart.
However if you can solder your signal wire to it I dont see why it would give you any trouble unless it came off. Or you can probably buy a new solenoid for ~40$.
However if you can solder your signal wire to it I dont see why it would give you any trouble unless it came off. Or you can probably buy a new solenoid for ~40$.
Just change the solenoid....and call it a day.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '14
HAHA I looked for someone local with a solenoid and there was nothing avail. so BHRZO6 is shipping me his starter tomorrow CHEAP!!!! I figured it was a lost cause but maybe someone might have a fix worth trying. I hate to throw in the towel and buy a new one because of a stupid bolt. I am dead in the water now i guess till the new one arrives.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I know AUTOZONE has the starter solonoid here in CT. I also know most any Alternator/starter repair shop will have one also.
Try that.
IF,,,,,,,,,, you change out the solenoid, you will need a thin wall DEEEEEEEP well socket to fit the small screw on the lower bolt for the solenoid. A standard socket or wrench will fit the two upper ones just fine.
C5 Solenoids are very well known to develope HEAT related issues over time. They also are well known to stick and not engage unless you bang the damn thing with a wrench.
Highly recommended to hunt down a new solenoid and install it..
Bill
Try that.
IF,,,,,,,,,, you change out the solenoid, you will need a thin wall DEEEEEEEP well socket to fit the small screw on the lower bolt for the solenoid. A standard socket or wrench will fit the two upper ones just fine.
C5 Solenoids are very well known to develope HEAT related issues over time. They also are well known to stick and not engage unless you bang the damn thing with a wrench.
Highly recommended to hunt down a new solenoid and install it..
Bill
