I searched the archives, and couldn't find out for sure.
Is this my solenoid? I have tight connections at the batter, and the battery is good.
If I just use a screw driver on the terminals of the starter, will it probably start, I only need to get my car home.
If I can use the screw driver, the key just has to be in the run position right?

thanks, sorry for the blunt explanation.

Justin

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91 RS w/305TBI
K&N's
Looking for a B4C that is CHEAP, and doens't have a LOT of miles!
Got one, Let me know

 

If your started clicks then the solenoid is working and it means your starter motor is bad. your battery charge could be low too though...if it isn't than definetly the starter motor.

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'89 Formula 383 TPI

 

So I probably can't short the terminals out w/a screw driver?

Justin

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91 RS w/305TBI
K&N's
Looking for a B4C that is CHEAP, and doens't have a LOT of miles!
Got one, Let me know

 

Probably not, but you can try it. Try hitting the starter with a hammer a few times too, that works sometimes in a pinch.

 

Sure, you can try jumping the terminals with a screwdriver, can't hurt. Usually when they click though, it's either your battery is too low to turn the starter motor, or the solenoid or starter motor itself is going bad. Try jumping it from another car, and if that doesn't do it, it's probably the starter motor.

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89RS w/350 TPI; 69RS/SS w/450 HP 350/Muncie 4-Speed "Too weird to live, too rare to die."

 

Thanks for the help.
I jacked the car up outside in the 15 degree weather, and loosened the starter, hit it with a hammer, snugged the bolts up(not tight), and hit the key. No go, so I just jumped the two terminals, and it cranked.
What would that be? I got it home, shut it off, and tried again, and now it works. Or at least it did for 3 starts.
What do you think the problem is? I'm getting a new starter anyway, but?

Thanks

Justin

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91 RS w/305TBI
K&N's
Looking for a B4C that is CHEAP, and doens't have a LOT of miles!
Got one, Let me know

[This message has been edited by Justin91RS305 (edited February 11, 2001).]

 

Sounds like your solenoid is going....

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