no life...
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Year: 1996
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no life...
There is just a small "dink" then nothing. It wont turn or anything. I just replaced the ignition switch and the alternator and now it will not start. I almost 100% positive that everything is connected correctly, at least on the alternator. I am going to double check the ignition switch tomorrow and we will see what happens.
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Engine: Check
Check to make sure all your wire connections at the starter are good and clean. Try starting it.
If it doesn't work...
Give the starter a few good smacks with a hammer. Try starting again.
If it doesn't work...
Give the starter a few good smacks with a hammer. Try starting again.
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This got me through a few weeks before I had to buy a starter. That "dink" is probably your starter solenoid trying to engage the starter gear but getting jammed up. Hitting it with a hammer (or an aluminum bat like I use so you don't have to crawl all the way under) usually dislodges whatever is binding the starter allowing it to start properly.
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well sure enough the starter is bad. I bought it in April of last year from rock auto.So it should still be covered, hopefully its not too hard to replace it. Also I only know of one or two places that might rebuild starters.
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Engine: 4.oL H.O. 784 injectors, EV6 to EV1 connectors, APN header, Dynomax exhaust
It may be worth the extra scratch to buy it at a local auto parts store just for the warranty.
Then if it goes out you have a local source.
Then if it goes out you have a local source.
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The starter isn't hard to replace at all, I think the worst part is holding it up while you get the bolts started cause its pretty heavy. All it takes to replace it is 2 bolts and 2 wires, but make sure you disconnect the battery first because you are dealing with a main lead straight from the battery.