DSOMC6

The terminal on my selanoid is broke (from the heat I'm sure).
PM Sent.

C6topless

Reply sent -- You are not that far of a drive from me btw...

P.S. that is extremely common problem ( i.e. the melting ) ... I am experimenting with a heat shield from a Chevy truck to see if that will help .. it was a pain in the *** getting it to fit.. so I hope it works...

etaylor14

Good info,very interesting..

Bill Curlee

The solenoid Bakelite insulation burns due to a poor connection on the battery terminal or the starter terminal. The HIGH CURRENT with a POOR CONNECTION, caused LOTS or heat.. It fries the Bakelite!

I have stainless works headers and NO shields and have ZERO burn issues. This connection MUST BE clean and tight and easily gets compromised. If you see charging system faults and fluctuating charging voltages,, thats the FIRST place to check!!

JayplaySS2

If your solenoid was bad, was the car starting or giving you problems with starting?

C6topless

I cannot speak for the others but I had "click click" hard start syndrome and eventually nothing at all.

SLOWEST Z

it was hard to start sometimes, but now it does not start at all (it only clicks once and no cranking at all). i think i found the problem in my car..

i found the part (inside the red circle) loose and looks like it's burned. what is the fix for that?

is there any way to start the car?




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SLOWEST Z

please explain, how can you use a screwdriver to start the car?

mine is not starting at all.

VET4LES

The older GM solenoids had two post. One came from the battery and and the other was out of the solenoid to the starter. It was just a strap. A screw driver placed across the two post would complete the circuit to the starter. With the C6 solenoid you can't do that. That's why my comment that the two post solenoid is a good idea.

Google GM solenoid screwdriver trick and you will get lot's of information on the subject.

C6topless

I can tell by the purple wire in the picture that is the starter solenoid.

The good news it is an easy fix ... just a matter of dropping the starter and replacing the solenoid -- the bad news is you will not be able to start your vehicle because of that solenoid's design.

The total cost of this fix if you do it yourself is under $20.

If you are in So Cal, I can help you get it done in under an hour.. just need to bring over my low rise jack, jacking pucks and a few tools.... and you will be back on the road in no time .

SLOWEST Z

unfortunately, i am far far away from So Cal.

do i need to replace the solenoid? dealer won't sell the solenoid alone, i already asked them.

DSOMC6

Find a local starter/alternator shop. They will have or can order a new selenoid.

C6topless

You are getting the same line of Bull Sh@t I was given by the dealer. Sure they want you to replace the starter as it is a higher profit generating item -- likely they are going to charge you about $700 - $800 ... hell, for that money I will drive to you and fix it. Seriously, if you have trouble finding a place, I will personally stop off at my local shop and see if I can pick you up one...

But you can save a lot of time and hassle by just finding a local alternator/starter shop in your area... and to answer your question -- YES you in fact need a new soleniod and that is the cause of your problem. I am 99.9% sure.

I would definately go with the "cheap fix" first as the soleniod is only about $20.00 ---

Bottom line is this, the corvette is a very well designed vehicle and from my experience, very easy to work on. Do not be afraid to fix it yourself, if you need help there are plenty of us here to guide you through it ...

SLOWEST Z

thanks guys. i will try to find a solenoid

C6topless

If you have trouble finding one, let me know. I have two good and reliable shops near me.

DSOMC6

Does anyone know the size of the teeny tiny screw heads to remove the selenoid screws? I cannot pull my starter all the way out because of the turbo/manifold is in the way (which is a big pia to separate). I am able to rotate the starter around enough to get to the screws. I just need to know what tool to purchase?

C6topless

The screws that secure it to the starter are 5/32" and requires a deep well socket to fit in the hole that the one screw lives in.

Bill Curlee

YEP! Got mine from the local Bumper To Bumper store. 1/4" drive deeeep well. It was like $3. I didnt have one single 5/32" socket or nut driver that was either deep enough or thin wall enough to work!

Bill

vetehead

Nice pic! Where did that come from?

C6topless

that was taken the last time he went to the dealer to have an oil change.. the monkey who worked on it thought you had to pull the engine to change the oil....