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Starter Motor or just the solenoid?
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Hi guys,
I am a newbie to this site, but from what I have seen so far, it is very cool. I have a question about my 1997 Tahoe 5.7 liter 4x4. It seems to not want to start (especially when it is cold). When I turn the key it makes a single click which sounds like the starter solenoid is engaging but then nothing. No cranking. After I try this several times (sometimes 2 times, sometimes 8-10), it will begin to crank over very slowly, then catch and start. Has anybody experienced a similar problem? What do you think it might be - the starter or the solenoid or both? BTW, I have replaced the battery in May with an Optima red top, and I replaced the alternator about 9-10 months ago. This problem began intermittently just before the summer, and I had the ignition system checked and they gave me a green light for the battery, alternator, and starter. But not the problem is getting worse and I want to fix it. What do you think?
Thanks for your help,
Rod
I am a newbie to this site, but from what I have seen so far, it is very cool. I have a question about my 1997 Tahoe 5.7 liter 4x4. It seems to not want to start (especially when it is cold). When I turn the key it makes a single click which sounds like the starter solenoid is engaging but then nothing. No cranking. After I try this several times (sometimes 2 times, sometimes 8-10), it will begin to crank over very slowly, then catch and start. Has anybody experienced a similar problem? What do you think it might be - the starter or the solenoid or both? BTW, I have replaced the battery in May with an Optima red top, and I replaced the alternator about 9-10 months ago. This problem began intermittently just before the summer, and I had the ignition system checked and they gave me a green light for the battery, alternator, and starter. But not the problem is getting worse and I want to fix it. What do you think?
Thanks for your help,
Rod
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RE: Starter Motor or just the solenoid?
The solenoid and the starter should be removed as a unit to replace either one, it is a common practice to replace both items anytime that there is trouble with either one, especially if there are a lot of miles on the vehicle.
You can remove the starter/solenoid assembly and take it into an autopart's store like Autozone and they can diagnose it for you on the bench before you buy a new one.
Hope this helps and welcome.
Dave
You can remove the starter/solenoid assembly and take it into an autopart's store like Autozone and they can diagnose it for you on the bench before you buy a new one.
Hope this helps and welcome.
Dave
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RE: Starter Motor or just the solenoid?
Dave,
That's a good point about replcing them both. They both do have considerable mileage (both original to the truck). So maybe I'll replace the set.
Thanks,
Rod
That's a good point about replcing them both. They both do have considerable mileage (both original to the truck). So maybe I'll replace the set.
Thanks,
Rod
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