2003 Z06 starter issue
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
2003 Z06 starter issue
Starter occasionally (but becoming more frequently) clicks but doesn't turn over. 2-3 tries will typically get a start. Starter cranks fine when it does. No messages or codes. I have the column-lock bypass installed.
New starter, or something else to look at? OEM or aftermarket? Easy home job for an experienced mechanic?
THANKS!
New starter, or something else to look at? OEM or aftermarket? Easy home job for an experienced mechanic?
THANKS!
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Starter occasionally (but becoming more frequently) clicks but doesn't turn over. 2-3 tries will typically get a start. Starter cranks fine when it does. No messages or codes. I have the column-lock bypass installed.
New starter, or something else to look at? OEM or aftermarket? Easy home job for an experienced mechanic?
THANKS!
New starter, or something else to look at? OEM or aftermarket? Easy home job for an experienced mechanic?
THANKS!
If you do replace starter, get the truck version that uses two long bolts for mounting, not the OEM (1 short/1 long) style you have now.
They bolt right in with no modifications required. Some that come to mind right off is the Bosch SR8581N or Remy 96222 or Delco 323-1622 (reman) The Bosch and Remy part numbers are new. The Bosch comes with the extra long bolt for mounting.
HTH
BTW, I see the Bosch on Amazon for under 120.00
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
Thanks for all the tips - I'll get under and check all the connections.
I don't think it's heat soak related - happened both at cold starts and often doesn't on a hot start.
I have to admit I had visions of a $600+ starter with a complex install process
I don't think it's heat soak related - happened both at cold starts and often doesn't on a hot start.
I have to admit I had visions of a $600+ starter with a complex install process
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Let us know how things work out.
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St. Jude Donor '13
I believe the commutator on the starter motor doesn't always wear perfectly round. If the brushes end up on a "flat" spot, the starter needs to get bumped by the solenoid a couple of times until it finds contact.
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I do quite a bit of repairs on C5 and ALL of the starter related issues that I have see fail (NO START) have been bad.corroded/burnt /loose connections on the solenoid OR a defective Solenoid.
I'm sure that the starter rotors and stators do fail but, unless its a very high mileage part or been exposed to water (submerged) I have not seen them.
In fact,, the starters that I have disassembled, I was impressed with how much wear that I didn't see. They are well made.
Bill
I'm sure that the starter rotors and stators do fail but, unless its a very high mileage part or been exposed to water (submerged) I have not seen them.
In fact,, the starters that I have disassembled, I was impressed with how much wear that I didn't see. They are well made.
Bill
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I do quite a bit of repairs on C5 and ALL of the starter related issues that I have see fail (NO START) have been bad.corroded/burnt /loose connections on the solenoid OR a defective Solenoid.
I'm sure that the starter rotors and stators do fail but, unless its a very high mileage part or been exposed to water (submerged) I have not seen them.
In fact,, the starters that I have disassembled, I was impressed with how much wear that I didn't see. They are well made.
Bill
I'm sure that the starter rotors and stators do fail but, unless its a very high mileage part or been exposed to water (submerged) I have not seen them.
In fact,, the starters that I have disassembled, I was impressed with how much wear that I didn't see. They are well made.
Bill
