My starter went many days ago. I got a mechanic to come over a fix it--said it should last for 6 months. Lasted for 2 days! Been sitting 5 days now.

I am worried the same thing will happen, even if I get a brand new one. So is there anything that could kill a starter?

 

what did the mechanic fix? he didnt replace or rebuild the starter?

 

how does the starter operate

we need more info to play with..................

 

it did crank but never started...and now it won't crank--not the battery--it has been tested.

I'd say he repaired the starter--said it would last 6 months. Something about the camutator.

 

Who the hell does repairs that last 6 months?? That $hit better last 6 years minimum. BTW, your post is borderline incomprehensible.

You should have B+ always on the large cable at the starter. If you have less than B+, there is high resistance in that cable(corrosion, looseness). You should have B+ on the small wire at the starter only when the key is turned to crank. If you have no voltage at the small wire, you have a problem with that wire or the IGN switch. If you do have voltage at the small wire and it doesn't start then the starter is probably junk.