Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) starter question

[Bud Fox]

if my starter shaft extends out when I put a jumper to it but does not spin is that a solenoid problem or a "buy a new starter problem"??



thanks

 

[CumminsPower98]

Sounds like to me that the juice is not getting to the motor or the brushes are bad or maybe something else. Check to make sure voltage is getting to the terminal opposite the battery terminal on the back of the solenoid and then on into the starter motor (might have worn or dirty contacts). If it's getting through the solenoid and to the stater then check to see that the brushes are ok. If all that checks out then I would think the thing must be burned out. Hope this helps.



Mark

 

[Joe G.]

Bud,



If you take the three screws off the back of the solenoid you can get at the contacts. Take a look at them. One of them may be burnt off. Easy fix. Get replacement contacts and the solenoid plunger from Larryb.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Heck, I bought Larry B's contact kit and didn't even need it I jsut like to have spares



Jim

 

[LarryB]

Bud

Most likely the contacts.



Sounds like The plunger is pulling in OK but the contacts are not passing the power on to the motor to make it spin. Try jumping the power to the wire/tab that goes from the solenoid to the motor. That should make the motor spin but the gear won't pop out.



Larry

 

[Bud Fox]

my contacts were bad and I replaced them and everything is now fine. THANKS for all the replies.



LarryB I called your # on you site a few times but no answer. I would like to order your conntacts for next time. Can you PM me with a # when you get a chance





THANKS

 

[LarryB]

Bud

Office hours are 8-4:30 M-F west coast time.



The best, most secure way is to order is through the site using CC and Paypal.



I PM'd you my home#



Larry